Rabudo

Thrichomys laurentius

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

Thrichomys laurentius, the Sao Lourenço punaré, is a South American caviomorph rodent of the spiny rat family. It was formerly considered a subspecies of T apereoides. It is endemic to the northern Caatinga ecoregion of northeastern Brazil, a region of dry tropical forest and scrub, at elevations from 15 to 800 m. Little is known about its population trends and threats.

Fun Fact

It was formerly considered a subspecies of T apereoides.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the northern Caatinga ecoregion of northeastern Brazil, a region of dry tropical forest and scrub, at elevations from 15 to 800 m.

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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