web-footed marsh rat

Holochilus brasiliensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Holochilus brasiliensis, also known as the Brazilian marsh rat or web-footed marsh rat, is a species of semiaquatic rodent from South America. It is found in northeastern Argentina, southern and eastern Brazil and in eastern Uruguay.

Fun Fact

It is found in northeastern Argentina, southern and eastern Brazil and in eastern Uruguay.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in eastern and southern Brazil, Uruguay, eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina in the Atlantic Forest Ecoregion.

Diet

Feeds on tender shoots and mostly breeds after rains in spring and summer, with litters of three to six young having been recorded.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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