Child’s Rice Rat

Nephelomys childi

Least Concern

About

The Child’s Rice Rat (Nephelomys childi) is a species in the genus Nephelomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Species

Nephelomys childi (Child’s Rice Rat)

Similar Species in Nephelomys

Costa Central Oryzomys

Nephelomys caracolus

Least Concern

Ecuadorean Rice Rat

Nephelomys auriventer

Least Concern

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat

Nephelomys nimbosus

Vulnerable

Mérida Oryzomys

Nephelomys meridensis

Least Concern

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Western Colombian Rice Rat

Nephelomys pectoralis

Least Concern

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Santa Marta Rice Rat

Nephelomys maculiventer

Least Concern

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Tomes's Rice Rat

Nephelomys albigularis

Least Concern

Gray-bellied Rice Rat

Nephelomys moerex

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Child’s Rice Rat?

The scientific name of Child’s Rice Rat is Nephelomys childi. It belongs to the genus Nephelomys.

What is the conservation status of Child’s Rice Rat?

Child’s Rice Rat (Nephelomys childi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Child’s Rice Rat live?

Child’s Rice Rat is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.

What family does Child’s Rice Rat belong to?

Child’s Rice Rat (Nephelomys childi) belongs to the genus Nephelomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

Is Child’s Rice Rat endangered?

No, Child’s Rice Rat (Nephelomys childi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Child’s Rice Rat belong to?

Child’s Rice Rat (Nephelomys childi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Child’s Rice Rat?

The closest relatives of Child’s Rice Rat in the genus Nephelomys include Costa Central Oryzomys, Ecuadorean Rice Rat, Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat, Mérida Oryzomys, Western Colombian Rice Rat.