Brazilian Spiny Tree Rat

Makalata didelphoides

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

The Brazilian spiny tree rat is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela, where it lives in lowland tropical rainforest. There is also a population in Ecuador which is referable either to this species or to Makalata macrurus. It is nocturnal and eats seeds.

Fun Fact

There is also a population in Ecuador which is referable either to this species or to Makalata macrurus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela, where it lives in lowland tropical rainforest.

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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