Lenoxus apicalis
Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
The Andean rat, or white-tailed akodont, is the only species in the genus Lenoxus. It is a rodent in the tribe Akodontini found on the eastern slopes of the Andes of eastern Peru and western Bolivia. Examination of its genome shows that this species is not closely related to Oxymycterus as had previously been thought, but is quite distinct, having diverged from the other Akodontini soon after the basal radiation of the entire group.
Fun Fact
It is a rodent in the tribe Akodontini found on the eastern slopes of the Andes of eastern Peru and western Bolivia.
Habitat
Occurs in montane and cloud forest at altitudes between 1,500 and 2,500 m (4,900 and 8,200 ft).
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated