| 词条 | Dendromus |
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| name = Climbing mice | fossil_range = Late Miocene - Recent | image = klatre08.jpg | image_caption = Chestnut climbing mouse, (Dendromus mystacalis) | taxon = Dendromus | authority = A. Smith, 1829 | subdivision_ranks = Species | subdivision =Dendromus insignis Dendromus kahuziensis Dendromus leucostomus Dendromus lachaisei Dendromus lovati Dendromus melanotis Dendromus mesomelas Dendromus messorius Dendromus mystacalis Dendromus nyasae Dendromus nyikae Dendromus oreas Dendromus ruppi Dendromus vernayi }} Mice in the genus Dendromus are commonly referred to as African climbing mice or tree mice, although these terms are often used to describe all members of the subfamily Dendromurinae. The genus is currently restricted to sub-Saharan Africa, but fossils classified in the genus have been found from Late Miocene deposits in Arabia and Europe. CharacteristicsMice in the genus Dendromus are small (Head and body: 5–10 cm) with relatively long tails (6–13 cm). This tail is semi-prehensile and provides an aid in climbing. The dense fur is grey or brown and either one or two stripes are present on the back. Unlike most other muroids, these mice have only three fingers on each hand. They are also distinguished by their grooved incisors. Natural historyHabitat varies widely. Elevation ranges from sea-level to 4300 m. Anecdotal evidence suggests they are arboreal, but data supporting this hypothesis are limited. They do appear to be good climbers and the degree to which they spend time in trees seems to vary by species. SpeciesGenus Dendromus - Climbing mice
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