Bennett's Chinchilla Rat

Abrocoma bennettii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Abrocomidae

About

Bennett's chinchilla rat is a species of chinchilla rat in the family Abrocomidae. It is found only in Chile where its habitat is Mediterranean-type scrub on the western side of the Andes. The IUCN has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

Bennett's chinchilla rat is the largest species in the genus, with an average head-and-body length of 206 mm (8 in) and a tail about 80% of this.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on shoots and leaves, grasses and seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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