Plains Viscacha Rat

Tympanoctomys barrerae

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Octodontidae

About

The plains viscacha rat, plains vizcacha rat, red viscacha rat, or red vizcacha rat is a species of rodent in the family Octodontidae native to Argentina. It is one of three species in the genus Tympanoctomys.

Fun Fact

It is one of three species in the genus Tympanoctomys.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to central western Argentina, where it has a fragmented range in Mendoza Province and western La Pampa.

Diet

Eat other plants such as grass.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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