long-tailed pygmy rice rat
Oligoryzomys longicaudatus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
Oligoryzomys longicaudatus, also known as the long-tailed colilargo or long-tailed pygmy rice rat, is a species of rodent in the genus Oligoryzomys of the family Cricetidae. It is found in the southern Andes of Chile and Argentina, with an outlying population in eastern Argentina. As a common species with a wide range and a stable population, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated this rodent as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
As a common species with a wide range and a stable population, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated this rodent as being of "least concern".
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to southern South America; its range extends from northern Chile and northwestern Argentina to about 50°S in Patagonia.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance