Lund’s Amphibious Rat

Lundomys molitor

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Lundomys molitor, also known as Lund's amphibious rat or the greater marsh rat, is a semiaquatic rat species from southeastern South America.

Fun Fact

Its distribution is now restricted to Uruguay and nearby Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, but it previously ranged northward into Minas Gerais, Brazil, and southward into eastern Argentina.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in swamps or near streams.

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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