The montane shaggy rat (Dasymys montanus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.

It is found in Uganda and possibly Democratic Republic of the Congo.

[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and swampland.

In terms of appearance it is of moderate size compared to others in its genus Dasymys, with dark grey long, fine, hair.

It has a fairly short tail compared to its size (roughly 70% of its body's size).