Western Amazonian Rice Rat (Hylaeamys perenensis) — Least Concern Mammalia

Western Amazonian Rice Rat

Hylaeamys perenensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Hylaeamys perenensis, formerly Oryzomys perenensis, also known as the western Amazonian oryzomys, is an oryzomyine rodent of the family Cricetidae.

Fun Fact

It has an omnivorous diet and is nocturnal, terrestrial, and nonsocial.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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