Pilar Tuco-tuco (Ctenomys pilarensis) — Endangered Mammalia

Pilar Tuco-tuco

Ctenomys pilarensis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Ctenomyidae

About

The Pilar tuco-tuco is a species of rodent in the family Ctenomyidae. It is found in Ñeembucú and Misiones Departments in southern Paraguay, east of the city of Pilar. The species lives in areas with sandy soil. It is present in a few isolated populations and is threatened by conversion of its habitat to agriculture and its treatment as a pest. Its karyotype has 2n = 48 or 50 and FN = 50.

Fun Fact

It is found in Ñeembucú and Misiones Departments in southern Paraguay, east of the city of Pilar.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in areas with sandy soil.

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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