Anotomys leander
Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
The aquatic rat, Ecuador fish-eating rat, fish-eating rat or Ecuadoran ichthyomyine is a South American species of semiaquatic rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is the only species in the genus Anotomys. This species is currently considered endangered. It is thought to be nocturnal and feeds on aquatic arthropods and insects. It is found in small ranges along the Andes.
Fun Fact
leander has a very small range, the smallest range of the ichthyomyines.
Habitat
Found in northern Ecuador along the Andes mountains; however, it has also been found at a single locality in Colombia.
Diet
Diet of this species is not completely known.
Lifespan
To be updated