Caparaó hocicudo

Oxymycterus caparoae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The Caparaó hocicudo is a rodent species from South America. It is endemic to Brazil where it is found in the Pico da Bandeira mountain range.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Brazil where it is found in the Pico da Bandeira mountain range.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in the Pico da Bandeira mountain range on the border between Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais states at altitudes between about 2,100 and 2,400 m (6,900 and 7,900 ft).

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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