Armored Rat

Hoplomys gymnurus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

The armored rat is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is monotypic within the genus Hoplomys. It is found in Latin America, from northern Honduras to northwest Ecuador. It possesses a range of spines on its back and sides of the body.

Fun Fact

The thick spines on the back and sides measure up to 33 millimetres (1.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eats fruits like bananas, wild figs, avocados, and mangoes, but it will also hunt insects like beetles and grasshoppers.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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