Gracile Atlantic Spiny-rat

Trinomys gratiosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

Trinomys gratiosus is a species in the mainly South American family Echimyidae, the spiny rats; it occurs in southeast Brazil from the south bank of the River Doce, Espirito Sante, southward to Teresopolis, Rio de Janeiro.

Fun Fact

Recently published studies suggest that the taxonomy of the genus Trinomys as currently described is not yet stable and that the genus might well be split.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in southeast Brazil from the south bank of the River Doce, Espirito Sante, southward to Teresopolis, Rio de Janeiro.

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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