Moojen's Pygmy Rice Rat

Oligoryzomys moojeni

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Oligoryzomys moojeni is a species of rodent from South America in the genus Oligoryzomys of family Cricetidae. It is known only from central Brazil, where it is found in the cerrado and gallery forests. It is named after twentieth-century Brazilian zoologist João Moojen. Its karyotype has 2n = 70 and FNa = 84.

Fun Fact

It is known only from central Brazil, where it is found in the cerrado and gallery forests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the cerrado and gallery forests.

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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