Bolivian Bamboo Rat
Dactylomys boliviensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae
About
The Bolivian bamboo rat is a species of spiny rat from South America, particularly the southwest Amazon basin. A large, olivaceous rodent, it is nocturnal and feeds almost exclusively on bamboo.
Fun Fact
A large, olivaceous rodent, it is nocturnal and feeds almost exclusively on bamboo.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range, they are found only in specific habitats, inhabiting dense bamboo thickets between altitudes of 200 and 1,000 m (660 and 3,280 ft), or along densely vegetated riverbanks.
Diet
Feed on bamboo, stripping away the outer bark to gnaw at the stems, leaving piles of unconsumed material to the side.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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