Pará Spiny Tree Rat

Mesomys stimulax

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

The Pará spiny tree rat or Surinam spiny tree rat, is a spiny rat species found in Brazil. Previously, Mesomys Stimulax's karyotype was 2n=60, Fundamental number, FN=116. However more recently the new karyotype has been found to be 2n=60, FN=110. This points to the idea that this species is most likely a species complex.

Fun Fact

Previously, Mesomys Stimulax's karyotype was 2n=60, Fundamental number (abbreviated FN), FN=116.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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