Beamys

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The list of species of Beamys genus

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The list of species of Beamys genus

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Lesser hamster-rat

Beamys hindei

The lesser hamster-rat or long-tailed pouched rat (Beamys hindei ) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland coastal forests. It is threatened by...

Greater hamster-rat

Beamys major

The greater hamster-rat, greater long-tailed pouched rat, or long-tailed pouched rat (Beamys major ) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist...