Ecuadorean Rice Rat
Nephelomys auriventer
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="ecuadorean-rice-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
(животные)
Phylum
Chordata
(хордовые)
Class
Mammalia
(млекопитающие)
Order
Rodentia
(грызуны)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Nephelomys
Species
Nephelomys auriventer
(Ecuadorean Rice Rat)
Similar Species in Nephelomys
Costa Central Oryzomys
Nephelomys caracolus
Least Concern
Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat
Nephelomys nimbosus
Vulnerable
Mérida Oryzomys
Nephelomys meridensis
Least Concern
Child’s Rice Rat
Nephelomys childi
Least Concern
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Western Colombian Rice Rat
Nephelomys pectoralis
Least Concern
🐾
Santa Marta Rice Rat
Nephelomys maculiventer
Least Concern
🐾
Tomes's Rice Rat
Nephelomys albigularis
Least Concern
Gray-bellied Rice Rat
Nephelomys moerex
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Ecuadorean Rice Rat?
The scientific name of Ecuadorean Rice Rat is Nephelomys auriventer. It belongs to the genus Nephelomys.
What is the conservation status of Ecuadorean Rice Rat?
Ecuadorean Rice Rat (Nephelomys auriventer) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ecuadorean Rice Rat live?
Ecuadorean Rice Rat is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Ecuadorean Rice Rat belong to?
Ecuadorean Rice Rat (Nephelomys auriventer) belongs to the genus Nephelomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is Ecuadorean Rice Rat endangered?
No, Ecuadorean Rice Rat (Nephelomys auriventer) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ecuadorean Rice Rat belong to?
Ecuadorean Rice Rat (Nephelomys auriventer) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Ecuadorean Rice Rat?
The closest relatives of Ecuadorean Rice Rat in the genus Nephelomys include Costa Central Oryzomys, Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat, Mérida Oryzomys, Child’s Rice Rat, Western Colombian Rice Rat.
Genus Nephelomys — 9 Species
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EX
Costa Central Oryzomys
Nephelomys caracolus
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LC
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Ecuadorean Rice Rat
Nephelomys auriventer
Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat
Nephelomys nimbosus
Mérida Oryzomys
Nephelomys meridensis
Child’s Rice Rat
Nephelomys childi
Western Colombian Rice Rat
Nephelomys pectoralis
Santa Marta Rice Rat
Nephelomys maculiventer
Tomes's Rice Rat
Nephelomys albigularis
Gray-bellied Rice Rat
Nephelomys moerex
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