Black-spined Atlantic Tree Rat

Phyllomys nigrispinus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

The black-spined Atlantic tree-rat,, is a South American spiny rat species in the family Echimyidae. It is found in southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits moist broadleaf forest and semideciduous forest in the Atlantic Forest region. It is arboreal and is believed to build nests of leaves in trees. Its karyotype has 2n=52.

Fun Fact

It is arboreal and is believed to build nests of leaves in trees.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits moist broadleaf forest and semideciduous forest in the Atlantic Forest region.

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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