Pelomys rex (Thomas, 1906) . Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 7, 18:304.

TYPE LOCALITY: Ethiopia, Kaffa, Charada Forest, 6000 ft. (1829 m) .

DISTRIBUTION: Known only from the type locality.

COMMENT: Position is very doubtful; only known from skin of type; see Dieterlen, 1974, Z. Saugetierk., 39:229-231.

ISIS NUMBER: 5301410011051010001.