Río Negro Tuco-tuco

Ctenomys rionegrensis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Ctenomyidae

About

The Rio Negro tuco-tuco is a species of rodent in the family Ctenomyidae. It is found in a small fragmented range in Entre Ríos Province in northeastern Argentina and in the Río Negro Department of western Uruguay. It is restricted to sand dunes, and is threatened by the conversion of this habitat to forestry plantations.

Fun Fact

It is found in a small fragmented range in Entre Ríos Province in northeastern Argentina and in the Río Negro Department of western Uruguay.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to sand dunes, and is threatened by the conversion of this habitat to forestry plantations.

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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