destructive pygmy rice rat

Oligoryzomys destructor

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Oligoryzomys destructor, also known as Tschudi's colilargo or the destructive pygmy rice rat, is a species of rodent in the genus Oligoryzomys of family Cricetidae. It is found along the eastern Andes from southern Colombia, through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia into northern Argentina. Its karyotype has 2n = 60 and FNa = 76.

Fun Fact

It is found along the eastern Andes from southern Colombia, through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia into northern Argentina.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the Yungas, a transitional forest zone.

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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