Moon-toothed Degu

Octodon lunatus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Octodontidae

About

The moon-toothed degu is a species of rodent in the family Octodontidae. It is endemic to Chile, occurring in mountainous areas along the Pacific coast in the central part of the country.

Fun Fact

Unlike its close relative the common degu, the moon-toothed degu is nocturnal (active at night).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Distributed in Chile than the common degu and inhabits dense scrubland near the coast.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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