Highland Tuco-tuco

Ctenomys opimus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Ctenomyidae

About

The highland tuco-tuco is a species of rodent in the family Ctenomyidae. It is found in high grassland in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru where it lives in burrows.

Fun Fact

In Peru it has been reported at densities of up to 17 individuals per acre.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in dry puna grassland where it digs its burrows in loose gravelly and sandy soils in both pristine and disturbed habitats.

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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