Jaliscan cotton rat

Sigmodon mascotensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The Jaliscan cotton rat or Mexican cotton rat is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found only in Mexico. They commonly have brown fur with white fur on the belly. They are ground-dwelling and prefer open habitats.

Fun Fact

The hantavirus that the Mexican cotton rat carries is a unique genotype of this virus, which is also carried by Oryzomys couesi (Coues's rice rat).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Mexico and is distributed along the western coast of the country.

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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