Tome's Spiny Rat

Proechimys semispinosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

Tome's spiny rat, also known as Tomes' spiny rat or the Central American spiny rat, is a species of spiny rat distributed from Honduras to Ecuador. The IUCN has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

The IUCN has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on fruits and seeds, fungi, plant material and insects, carrying larger objects to a safe place before consuming them.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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