The Tanzanian vlei rat (Otomys lacustris) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.
It is found in Kenya, Malawi, and Tanzania.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and swamps.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
^Relton, C. (2021). "Otomys lacustris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T45067A22395972. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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