Yolanda's tuco-tuco

Ctenomys yolandae

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Ctenomyidae

About

Yolanda's tuco-tuco is a species of rodent in the family Ctenomyidae. The species is endemic to Santa Fe Province, northeast Argentina, where it lives near the Paraná and San Javier rivers. Its karyotype has 2n = 50 and FN = 78. It is named after Argentine biologist Yolanda Davis.

Fun Fact

It is named after Argentine biologist Yolanda Davis.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Santa Fe Province, northeast Argentina, where it lives near the Paraná and San Javier rivers.

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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