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Lovson
Rattus (Prromys) namaqueensis
KM 5232, ♂, 14 Nov. 1922, near Upington,
South Bank of Orange river, 2600', Shortridge.
HB-105, Tl-142 HF-24, Ear 17.5.
tail longer than body, body shorter
than Rethamp n. fur same color, whiter
below, closely related to.
Aethomys (3) (B) unclassified as yet
no. 12061 ♂, 31 may 1946, Zomba plateau,
Nyasaland, Shortridge, Alt. 5000',
HB-151, Tl 140, HF-28.5, Ear-21
fur above a dark brown, cheeks light brown,
bellow whitish grey, tail dark brown, body
stout.
Aethomys (3) (F) species unclassified
KM 12086 ♂ 4 July 1946, Likelula, Ft
of Mlaze Mt. Nyasaland, Shortridge
2500-3000'. HB-117, Tl-139, HF 28,
Ear - 19.5.
Same size as Rethomp n. only a dark brown
Many varieties of Aethomys from Nyasaland
Expedition still unnamed or identified in
King Williams town Museum.