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Short-tailed Bandicoot Rat

Nesokia indica

Classification

Family
Muridae

The short-tailed bandicoot rat (Nesokia indica) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. Other common names include short-tailed mole-rat, Indian bandicoot, bandicoot-rat, flat-tooth rat and short-tailed nesokia. Characteristics The short-tailed bandicoot rat is generally brown on the upper parts and lighter on the underside, sometimes with a white patch on the throat.

Distribution

Thomas Hardwicke · CC0
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