What is the Togo mouse?

Author: Leandro Alegsa

Q: What is the Togo mouse?


A: The Togo mouse is a muroid rodent that is only known from two specimens.

Q: What are the other names given to the Togo mouse?


A: The Togo mouse is also called Büttner's African forest mouse and the Groove-toothed forest mouse.

Q: Where were the two specimens of Togo mouse found?


A: The two specimens of Togo mouse were found near the locality of Bismarckburg, near Yege, Togo.

Q: When were the two specimens of Togo mouse taken?


A: The two specimens of Togo mouse were taken in the year 1890.

Q: How many specimens of Togo mouse have been discovered till date?


A: Only two specimens of Togo mouse have been discovered to date.

Q: How long ago were the specimens of Togo mouse found?


A: The specimens of Togo mouse were found over 130 years ago.

Q: Why is the Togo mouse unique?


A: The Togo mouse is unique because it is known from only two specimens and has not been seen since its discovery more than 130 years ago.


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