Sumichrast's Vesper Rat

Nyctomys sumichrasti

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Sumichrast's vesper rat is a rodent of the family Cricetidae found from southern Mexico to Panama. It is named for François Sumichrast, the collector of the first specimen, and its closest relative is probably Hatt's vesper rat, a similar, but slightly smaller, species from the Yucatán Peninsula.

Fun Fact

venustulus - eastern Nicaragua Sumichrast's vesper rat is unusual in that it is arboreal, and builds nests of twigs and leaves.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in evergreen and semi-deciduous forests throughout this range, at elevations from sea level to as high as 1,600 m (5,250 ft).

Diet

Eat a small number of moths.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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