Brazilian Tuco-tuco

Ctenomys brasiliensis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Ctenomyidae

About

The Brazilian tuco-tuco is a tuco-tuco species. It is found mainly in the state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, though Charles Darwin mentions it during his trip through present-day Uruguay.

Fun Fact

It is the largest species of its genus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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