Neusticomys orcesi
Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
The Las Cajas water mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is endemic to the Cajas National Park in Ecuador. Its natural habitat is the high grassland (páramo) of the park, where it lives near streams, eating small fish and large invertebrates. It was formerly placed in the genus Chibchanomys, but was moved to Neusticomys in 2023.
Fun Fact
It is endemic to the Cajas National Park in Ecuador.
Habitat
Endemic to the Cajas National Park in Ecuador.
Diet
Eating small fish and large invertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated