Cook's hocicudo

Oxymycterus josei

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Cook's hocicudo is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found only in southern Uruguay, where it lives in wetlands, moist grasslands and scrub. The specifies is named after American zoologist Joseph "José" A. Cook.

Fun Fact

It is found only in southern Uruguay, where it lives in wetlands, moist grasslands and scrub.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in southern Uruguay, where it lives in wetlands, moist grasslands and scrub.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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