Southern Cotton Rat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Rodentia (Rodents)

Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Sigmodon

Species

Sigmodon hirsutus (Southern Cotton Rat)

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Rata-algodonera crespa

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Rata-algodonera de Arizona

Sigmodon arizonae

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Rata-algodonera nariz amarilla

Sigmodon ochrognathus

Least Concern

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Rata-algodonera vientre leonado

Sigmodon fulviventer

Least Concern

Alston s Cotton Rat

Sigmodon alstoni

Least Concern

Ecuadorian Cotton Rat

Sigmodon inopinatus

Vulnerable

Peruvian Cotton Rat

Sigmodon peruanus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Cotton Rat?

The scientific name of Southern Cotton Rat is Sigmodon hirsutus. It belongs to the genus Sigmodon.

What is the conservation status of Southern Cotton Rat?

Southern Cotton Rat (Sigmodon hirsutus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Southern Cotton Rat live?

Southern Cotton Rat is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.

What family does Southern Cotton Rat belong to?

Southern Cotton Rat (Sigmodon hirsutus) belongs to the genus Sigmodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

Is Southern Cotton Rat endangered?

No, Southern Cotton Rat (Sigmodon hirsutus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Southern Cotton Rat belong to?

Southern Cotton Rat (Sigmodon hirsutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Southern Cotton Rat?

The closest relatives of Southern Cotton Rat in the genus Sigmodon include Rata-algodonera crespa, Rata-algodonera de Arizona, Rata-algodonera nariz amarilla, Rata-algodonera vientre leonado, Peruvian Cotton Rat.