Moojen's Atlantic Spiny-rat

Trinomys moojeni

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

Moojen's Atlantic spiny-rat, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Brazil. It is named after twentieth-century Brazilian zoologist João Moojen.

Fun Fact

It is named after twentieth-century Brazilian zoologist João Moojen.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists of seeds, fruits, fungi, leaves, and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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