Painted Tree Rat

Callistomys pictus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

The painted tree-rat is a species of spiny rat from Brazil, restricted to north-eastern Bahia in eastern Brazil. It is the only species in the genus Callistomys.

Fun Fact

An outlying record was not included in the assessment.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the Atlantic forest.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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