Brazilian false rice rat
Pseudoryzomys simplex
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
Pseudoryzomys simplex, also known as the Brazilian false rice rat or false oryzomys, is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae from south-central South America. It is found in lowland palm savanna and thorn scrub habitats. It is a medium-sized species, weighing about 50 grams (1.8 oz), with gray–brown fur, long and narrow hindfeet, and a tail that is about as long as the head and body. The IUCN has assessed its conservation status as being of least concern, although almost nothing is known about its diet or reproduction.
Fun Fact
Together, they form a unique assemblage within the oryzomyine tribe, a very diverse group including over one hundred species, mainly in South America.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in lowland palm savanna and thorn scrub habitats.
Diet
Prey selection of the maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) (Mammalia, Canidae) in southeastern Brazil.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance