D'Orbigny's Tuco-tuco

Ctenomys dorbignyi

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Ctenomyidae

About

D'Orbigny's tuco-tuco is a species of rodent in the family Ctenomyidae, named after French naturalist Alcide d'Orbigny. It is found in northeast Argentina. Its karyotype has 2n = 70, FN = 84–88, which is cytogenetically indistinguishable from some populations of C. pearsoni; the latter taxon may actually represent several species.

Fun Fact

Its karyotype has 2n = 70, FN = 84–88, which is cytogenetically indistinguishable from some populations of C.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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