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huallaga spiny rat
Proechimys brevicauda
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="huallaga-spiny-rat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Rodentia
(Nagetiere)
Family
Echimyidae
Genus
Proechimys
Species
Proechimys brevicauda
(huallaga spiny rat)
Similar Species in Proechimys
Boyacá Spiny Rat
Proechimys chrysaeolus
Data Deficient
Cuvier s Spiny-rat
Proechimys cuvieri
Least Concern
Colombian spiny rat
Proechimys canicollis
Least Concern
Gray-footed Spiny-rat
Proechimys poliopus
Vulnerable
Guyenne Spiny-rat
Proechimys guyannensis
Least Concern
O Connell s Spiny-rat
Proechimys oconnelli
Data Deficient
Guaira Spiny-rat
Proechimys guairae
Least Concern
Pacific Spiny-rat
Proechimys decumanus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of huallaga spiny rat?
The scientific name of huallaga spiny rat is Proechimys brevicauda. It belongs to the genus Proechimys.
What is the conservation status of huallaga spiny rat?
huallaga spiny rat (Proechimys brevicauda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does huallaga spiny rat live?
huallaga spiny rat is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does huallaga spiny rat belong to?
huallaga spiny rat (Proechimys brevicauda) belongs to the genus Proechimys, which is part of the taxonomic family Echimyidae.
Is huallaga spiny rat endangered?
No, huallaga spiny rat (Proechimys brevicauda) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does huallaga spiny rat belong to?
huallaga spiny rat (Proechimys brevicauda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of huallaga spiny rat?
The closest relatives of huallaga spiny rat in the genus Proechimys include Boyacá Spiny Rat, Cuvier s Spiny-rat, Colombian spiny rat, Gray-footed Spiny-rat, Guyenne Spiny-rat.
Genus Proechimys — 16 Species
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Boyacá Spiny Rat
Proechimys chrysaeolus
Cuvier s Spiny-rat
Proechimys cuvieri
Colombian spiny rat
Proechimys canicollis
Gray-footed Spiny-rat
Proechimys poliopus
Guyenne Spiny-rat
Proechimys guyannensis
O Connell s Spiny-rat
Proechimys oconnelli
Guaira Spiny-rat
Proechimys guairae
Pacific Spiny-rat
Proechimys decumanus
Simon s Spiny-rat
Proechimys simonsi
Minca Spiny Rat
Proechimys mincae
Sucre Spiny-rat
Proechimys urichi
Trinidad spiny rat
Proechimys trinitatis
Tome's spiny rat
Proechimys semispinosus
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huallaga spiny rat
Proechimys brevicauda
Guyanan spiny rat
Proechimys hoplomyoides
Napo Spiny-rat
Proechimys quadruplicatus
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