Scaglia's Tuco-tuco

Ctenomys scagliai

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Ctenomyidae

About

Scaglia's tuco-tuco is a species of rodent in the family Ctenomyidae, endemic to a locality in Tucumán Province, northern Argentina. The species is named after Argentine naturalist Galileo Juan Scaglia (1915–1989). Its karyotype has 2n = 36 and FN = 64.

Fun Fact

The species is named after Argentine naturalist Galileo Juan Scaglia (1915–1989).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to a locality in Tucumán Province, northern Argentina.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Mammals Species

Abbott's Duiker EN Abbott's Gibbon EN Addax CR African Elephant EN African Forest Elephant CR African Wild Ass CR
Browse all Mammals →