Plains Viscacha

Lagostomus maximus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Chinchillidae

About

The plains viscacha or plains vizcacha is a species of viscacha, a rodent in the family Chinchillidae. It is the only living species within the genus Lagostomus. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The plains viscacha is the largest species in its family. They construct elaborate burrows that house successive colonies for decades.

Fun Fact

The plains viscacha is the largest species in its family.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Grasslands and pampas

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

8-10 years

Threats

Urban Expansion
Agricultural Conversion

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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