Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Rodentia (Rodents)

Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Sigmodon

Species

Sigmodon ochrognathus (Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rata-algodonera nariz amarilla

Similar Species in Sigmodon

Ecuadorian Cotton Rat

Sigmodon inopinatus

Vulnerable

Peruvian Cotton Rat

Sigmodon peruanus

Least Concern

Alston s Cotton Rat

Sigmodon alstoni

Least Concern

Arizona Cotton Rat

Sigmodon arizonae

Least Concern

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hispid cotton rat

Sigmodon hispidus

Least Concern

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Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat

Sigmodon fulviventer

Least Concern

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Southern Cotton Rat

Sigmodon hirsutus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat?

The scientific name of Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat is Sigmodon ochrognathus. It belongs to the genus Sigmodon.

What is the conservation status of Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat?

Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat (Sigmodon ochrognathus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat belong to?

Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat (Sigmodon ochrognathus) belongs to the genus Sigmodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

Is Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat endangered?

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

What kingdom does Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat belong to?

Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat (Sigmodon ochrognathus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat?

The closest relatives of Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat in the genus Sigmodon include Ecuadorian Cotton Rat, Peruvian Cotton Rat, Alston s Cotton Rat, Arizona Cotton Rat, hispid cotton rat.