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Tome's spiny rat
Proechimys semispinosus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="tomes-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 semispinosus
(Tome's 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 Tome's spiny rat?
The scientific name of Tome's spiny rat is Proechimys semispinosus. It belongs to the genus Proechimys.
What is the conservation status of Tome's spiny rat?
Tome's spiny rat (Proechimys semispinosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tome's spiny rat live?
Tome's spiny rat is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Tome's spiny rat belong to?
Tome's spiny rat (Proechimys semispinosus) belongs to the genus Proechimys, which is part of the taxonomic family Echimyidae.
Is Tome's spiny rat endangered?
No, Tome's spiny rat (Proechimys semispinosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tome's spiny rat belong to?
Tome's spiny rat (Proechimys semispinosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Tome's spiny rat?
The closest relatives of Tome's 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
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Tome's spiny rat
Proechimys semispinosus
huallaga spiny rat
Proechimys brevicauda
Guyanan spiny rat
Proechimys hoplomyoides
Napo Spiny-rat
Proechimys quadruplicatus
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