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Ecuador-Fischratte

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

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Species

Anotomys leander (Ecuador-Fischratte)

Names in Other Languages

German Ecuador-Fischratte

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ecuador-Fischratte?

The scientific name of Ecuador-Fischratte is Anotomys leander. It belongs to the genus Anotomys.

What is the conservation status of Ecuador-Fischratte?

Ecuador-Fischratte (Anotomys leander) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ecuador-Fischratte live?

Ecuador-Fischratte 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 Ecuador-Fischratte belong to?

Ecuador-Fischratte (Anotomys leander) belongs to the genus Anotomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

Is Ecuador-Fischratte endangered?

Yes, Ecuador-Fischratte (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 Ecuador-Fischratte belong to?

Ecuador-Fischratte (Anotomys leander) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).