Ferreira's fish-eating rat

Daptomys ferreirai

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Ferreira's fish-eating rat is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is known only from primary lowland tropical rainforest. It is named after 18th-century Brazilian naturalist Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira. This species was originally assigned to the genus Neusticomys, but it has been moved to Daptomys along with four other species.

Fun Fact

It is known only from primary lowland tropical rainforest.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eating rat (Daptomys ferreirai) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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