Mendoza Tuco-tuco (Ctenomys mendocinus) — Least Concern Mammalia

Mendoza Tuco-tuco

Ctenomys mendocinus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Ctenomyidae

About

The Mendoza tuco-tuco is a species of rodent in the family Ctenomyidae.

Fun Fact

A 2021 phylogenetic study found that Azara's tuco-tuco (C.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the northern and central regions of the Mendoza province in Argentina, at a range of elevation from 460 to 3,600 m (1,510 to 11,810 ft).

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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