AnAge entry for Lophiomys imhausi

Classification (HAGRID: 02884)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Rodentia
                Family: Cricetidae
                    Genus: Lophiomys
Species
Lophiomys imhausi
Common name
Crested rat
Synonyms
Lophiomys bozasi, Lophiomys ibeanus, Lophiomys thomasi, Lophiomys ibeanus hindei

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
7.5 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 671
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
Weaning
40 days
Litter size
1.75 (viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
755 g
Postnatal growth rate
Maximum longevity residual
55%

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 632701
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 248799
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