Tweedy's crab eating rat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Ecuador.

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Rodentia (Nagetiere)

Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Ichthyomys

Species

Ichthyomys tweedii (Tweedy's crab eating rat)

Similar Species in Ichthyomys

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Silver-bellied Ichthyomyine

Ichthyomys hydrobates

Near Threatened

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Stolzmann s Ichthyomyine

Ichthyomys stolzmanni

Data Deficient

Pittier's crab eating rat

Ichthyomys pittieri

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tweedy's crab eating rat?

The scientific name of Tweedy's crab eating rat is Ichthyomys tweedii. It belongs to the genus Ichthyomys.

What is the conservation status of Tweedy's crab eating rat?

Tweedy's crab eating rat (Ichthyomys tweedii) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tweedy's crab eating rat live?

Tweedy's crab eating rat is found in Found in Ecuador.. Countries include Ecuador.

What family does Tweedy's crab eating rat belong to?

Tweedy's crab eating rat (Ichthyomys tweedii) belongs to the genus Ichthyomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

What kingdom does Tweedy's crab eating rat belong to?

Tweedy's crab eating rat (Ichthyomys tweedii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Tweedy's crab eating rat?

The closest relatives of Tweedy's crab eating rat in the genus Ichthyomys include Silver-bellied Ichthyomyine, Stolzmann s Ichthyomyine, Pittier's crab eating rat.