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aquatic rat

Anotomys leander

Endangered

About

The Aquatic rat (Anotomys leander) is a species in the genus Anotomys. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Species

Anotomys leander (aquatic rat)

Names in Other Languages

German Ecuador-Fischratte

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of aquatic rat?

The scientific name of aquatic rat is Anotomys leander. It belongs to the genus Anotomys.

What is the conservation status of aquatic rat?

aquatic rat (Anotomys leander) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does aquatic rat live?

aquatic rat is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does aquatic rat belong to?

aquatic rat (Anotomys leander) belongs to the genus Anotomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

Is aquatic rat endangered?

Yes, aquatic rat (Anotomys leander) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does aquatic rat belong to?

aquatic rat (Anotomys leander) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).