Peruvian Cotton Rat
Sigmodon peruanus
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Sigmodon
Species
Sigmodon peruanus
(Peruvian Cotton Rat)
Similar Species in Sigmodon
Alston s Cotton Rat
Sigmodon alstoni
Least Concern
Arizona Cotton Rat
Sigmodon arizonae
Least Concern
Ecuadorian Cotton Rat
Sigmodon inopinatus
Vulnerable
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hispid cotton rat
Sigmodon hispidus
Least Concern
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Southern Cotton Rat
Sigmodon hirsutus
Least Concern
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Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat
Sigmodon fulviventer
Least Concern
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Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat
Sigmodon ochrognathus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Peruvian Cotton Rat?
The scientific name of Peruvian Cotton Rat is Sigmodon peruanus. It belongs to the genus Sigmodon.
What is the conservation status of Peruvian Cotton Rat?
Peruvian Cotton Rat (Sigmodon peruanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Peruvian Cotton Rat live?
Peruvian Cotton Rat is found in Found in Ecuador.. Countries include Ecuador.
What family does Peruvian Cotton Rat belong to?
Peruvian Cotton Rat (Sigmodon peruanus) belongs to the genus Sigmodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is Peruvian Cotton Rat endangered?
No, Peruvian Cotton Rat (Sigmodon peruanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Peruvian Cotton Rat belong to?
Peruvian Cotton Rat (Sigmodon peruanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Peruvian Cotton Rat?
The closest relatives of Peruvian Cotton Rat in the genus Sigmodon include Alston s Cotton Rat, Arizona Cotton Rat, Ecuadorian Cotton Rat, hispid cotton rat, Southern Cotton Rat.
Genus Sigmodon — 8 Species
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LC
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VU
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LC
LC
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LC
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LC
Alston s Cotton Rat
Sigmodon alstoni
Arizona Cotton Rat
Sigmodon arizonae
Ecuadorian Cotton Rat
Sigmodon inopinatus
hispid cotton rat
Sigmodon hispidus
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LC
🐾
Peruvian Cotton Rat
Sigmodon peruanus
Southern Cotton Rat
Sigmodon hirsutus
Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat
Sigmodon fulviventer
Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat
Sigmodon ochrognathus
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