Pittier's crab-eating rat

Ichthyomys pittieri

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Pittier's crab-eating rat is a species of semiaquatic rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is endemic to Venezuela. The natural habitats of this species are rivers and swamps. Its karyotype has 2n = 92 and FNa = 98. This was previously thought to be the highest chromosome number known for a mammal, but it has since been found that the plains viscacha rat or red viscacha rat has 4x = 2n = 102.

Fun Fact

The natural habitats of this species are rivers and swamps.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Venezuela.

Diet

Eating rat (Ichthyomys pittieri) is a species of semiaquatic rodent in the family Cricetidae.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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