Venezuelan fish-eating rat

Daptomys venezuelae

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The Venezuelan fish-eating rat is a species of a Rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Guyana and Venezuela. For a time, this species was assigned to the genus Neusticomys, but it has since been returned to its original genus.

Fun Fact

For a time, this species was assigned to the genus Neusticomys, but it has since been returned to its original genus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eating rat (Daptomys venezuelae) is a species of a 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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