Yellow-crowned Toró (Isothrix bistriata) — Least Concern Mammalia

Yellow-crowned Toró

Isothrix bistriata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

The yellow-crowned brush-tailed rat is a South American species of brush-tailed rat in the family Echimyidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. They are nocturnal and arboreal animals found in lowland evergreen rainforest, probably restricted to igapó and várzea habitats. Sometimes they can be seen at the entrances of their dens, which are often in tree holes on the borders of rivers.

Fun Fact

Sometimes they can be seen at the entrances of their dens, which are often in tree holes (especially hollow palms) on the borders of rivers.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in lowland evergreen rainforest, probably restricted to igapó and várzea habitats.

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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