Tachyoryctes ruddi Thomas, 1909 . Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 8, 4:547.

TYPE LOCALITY: Kenya, Mt. Elgon, Kirui, 6000 ft .

DISTRIBUTION: SW Kenya (vicinity of Mt. Elgon) and SE Uganda.

SYNONYMS: badius .

COMMENTS: Hollister (1919) commented on pelage traits.