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Which habitats are used by African mice in the subgenus Nannomys?
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African mice in the subgenus Nannomys are found throughout sub-Saharan Africa and occupy a wide variety of habitats. These environments include:
- Sandy and stony deserts
- Open grasslands
- Heath and scrub
- Dry and wet savannas
- Lowland to montane tropical forests
- Swamp margins
- Cultivated areas1