Big-eared Climbing Rat (Ototylomys phyllotis) — Least Concern Mammalia

Big-eared Climbing Rat

Ototylomys phyllotis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The big-eared climbing rat is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Central America from Mexico to Costa Rica.

Fun Fact

The big-eared climbing rat is in the order Rodentia and in the family Cricetidae and is most widely distributed species in the genus Ototylomys.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of the big-eared climbing rat is still incomplete but it mostly consists of fruit and leaves.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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