Hispaniolan Edible Rat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Rodentia (Roedores)

Family

Echimyidae

Genus

Brotomys

Species

Brotomys voratus (Hispaniolan Edible Rat)

Names in Other Languages

German Dominikanische Stachelratte

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hispaniolan Edible Rat?

The scientific name of Hispaniolan Edible Rat is Brotomys voratus. It belongs to the genus Brotomys.

What is the conservation status of Hispaniolan Edible Rat?

Hispaniolan Edible Rat (Brotomys voratus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Hispaniolan Edible Rat belong to?

Hispaniolan Edible Rat (Brotomys voratus) belongs to the genus Brotomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Echimyidae.

What kingdom does Hispaniolan Edible Rat belong to?

Hispaniolan Edible Rat (Brotomys voratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).