Beautiful Arboreal Rice Rat

Oecomys speciosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Oecomys speciosus, also known as the savannah oecomys, arboreal rice rat, or Venezuelan arboreal rice rat, is a species of rodent in the genus Oecomys of family Cricetidae. It ranges over northeastern Colombia and much of Venezuela, including the island of Trinidad. This rodent lives in tropical rainforest and tropical dry forest, including secondary forest and gallery forest, as well as in savanna habitat.

Fun Fact

It ranges over northeastern Colombia and much of Venezuela, including the island of Trinidad.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in tropical rainforest and tropical dry forest, including secondary forest and gallery forest, as well as in savanna habitat.

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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