Brazilian arboreal rice rat

Oecomys paricola

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Oecomys paricola, also known as the Brazilian oecomys, Brazilian arboreal rice rat, or South Amazonian arboreal rice rat, is a species of rodent in the genus Oecomys of family Cricetidae. It is found in northeastern Peru as well as central Brazil south of the Amazon, where it lives in lowland tropical rainforests.

Fun Fact

It is found in northeastern Peru as well as central Brazil south of the Amazon, where it lives in lowland tropical rainforests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in northeastern Peru as well as central Brazil south of the Amazon, where it lives in lowland tropical rainforests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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