Amazonian Marsh Rat vs Species code: Hs
Holochilus sciureus compared with Halophila stipulacea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amazonian Marsh Rat | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Alismatales (Alismatales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus | Holochilus | Halophila |
| Species | Holochilus sciureus | Halophila stipulacea |
Conservation Status
Amazonian Marsh Rat
LC — Least ConcernSpecies code: Hs
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amazonian Marsh Rat | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amazonian Marsh Rat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Species code: Hs
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Libya, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).
Amazonian Marsh Rat
The Amazonian Marsh Rat (Holochilus sciureus) is a species in the genus Holochilus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Species code: Hs
No description available.
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