Acomys spinosissimus Peters, 1852 . Reise nach Mossambique, Saugeth., p. 160.

TYPE LOCALITY: Mozambique, Tette and Buio .

DISTRIBUTION: S. Tanzania; S.E. Zaire; Zambia; Zimbabwe; E. Botswana; Mozambique; N. South Africa.

COMMENT: Includes selousi; see Davis, 1974, Ann. Transvaal Mus ., 29(9): 159.

ISIS NUMBER: 5301410011001016001.