Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat (Sigmodon fulviventer) — Least Concern Mammalia

Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat

Sigmodon fulviventer

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The tawny-bellied cotton rat is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Mexico and in the US states of Arizona and New Mexico.

Fun Fact

The guard hair is the longest with the guard-awl and under hair following in decreasing length.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on grasses, specifically bunchgrass, which they also use in nest-building.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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