Octodon ricardojeda
Mammalia · Rodentia · Octodontidae
Ricardo Ojeda's degu is a species of rodent in the family Octodontidae. It is found in a small portion of eastern Chile and western Argentina, being the only degu found outside of Chile. It was named after Argentine mammalogist Ricardo Ojeda.
Fun Fact
It is found in a small portion of eastern Chile and western Argentina, being the only degu found outside of Chile.
Habitat
Inhabits semiopen areas in southern beech forests, such as those found in Lanín National Park, as well as sandy hillocks within patches of Chusquea bamboo.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated