Guyenne Spiny-rat
Proechimys guyannensis
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="guyenne-spiny-rat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Venezuela.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Echimyidae
Genus
Proechimys
Species
Proechimys guyannensis
(Guyenne Spiny-rat)
Similar Species in Proechimys
Boyacá Spiny Rat
Proechimys chrysaeolus
Data Deficient
Colombian spiny rat
Proechimys canicollis
Least Concern
Cuvier s Spiny-rat
Proechimys cuvieri
Least Concern
Gray-footed Spiny-rat
Proechimys poliopus
Vulnerable
Guaira Spiny-rat
Proechimys guairae
Least Concern
Guyanan spiny rat
Proechimys hoplomyoides
Data Deficient
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huallaga spiny rat
Proechimys brevicauda
Least Concern
Minca Spiny Rat
Proechimys mincae
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Guyenne Spiny-rat?
The scientific name of Guyenne Spiny-rat is Proechimys guyannensis. It belongs to the genus Proechimys.
What is the conservation status of Guyenne Spiny-rat?
Guyenne Spiny-rat (Proechimys guyannensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Guyenne Spiny-rat live?
Guyenne Spiny-rat is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Guyenne Spiny-rat belong to?
Guyenne Spiny-rat (Proechimys guyannensis) belongs to the genus Proechimys, which is part of the taxonomic family Echimyidae.
Is Guyenne Spiny-rat endangered?
No, Guyenne Spiny-rat (Proechimys guyannensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Guyenne Spiny-rat belong to?
Guyenne Spiny-rat (Proechimys guyannensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Guyenne Spiny-rat?
The closest relatives of Guyenne Spiny-rat in the genus Proechimys include Boyacá Spiny Rat, Colombian spiny rat, Cuvier s Spiny-rat, Gray-footed Spiny-rat, Guaira Spiny-rat.
Genus Proechimys — 16 Species
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Boyacá Spiny Rat
Proechimys chrysaeolus
Colombian spiny rat
Proechimys canicollis
Cuvier s Spiny-rat
Proechimys cuvieri
Gray-footed Spiny-rat
Proechimys poliopus
Guaira Spiny-rat
Proechimys guairae
Guyanan spiny rat
Proechimys hoplomyoides
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LC
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Guyenne Spiny-rat
Proechimys guyannensis
huallaga spiny rat
Proechimys brevicauda
Minca Spiny Rat
Proechimys mincae
Napo Spiny-rat
Proechimys quadruplicatus
O Connell s Spiny-rat
Proechimys oconnelli
Pacific Spiny-rat
Proechimys decumanus
Simon s Spiny-rat
Proechimys simonsi
Sucre Spiny-rat
Proechimys urichi
Tome's spiny rat
Proechimys semispinosus
Trinidad spiny rat
Proechimys trinitatis
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