spiny tree rat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (Mammals)

Order

Rodentia (Rodents)

Family

Echimyidae

Genus

Mesomys

Species

Mesomys hispidus (spiny tree rat)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of spiny tree rat?

The scientific name of spiny tree rat is Mesomys hispidus. It belongs to the genus Mesomys.

What is the conservation status of spiny tree rat?

spiny tree rat (Mesomys hispidus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does spiny tree rat live?

spiny tree rat is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does spiny tree rat belong to?

spiny tree rat (Mesomys hispidus) belongs to the genus Mesomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Echimyidae.

Is spiny tree rat endangered?

No, spiny tree rat (Mesomys hispidus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does spiny tree rat belong to?

spiny tree rat (Mesomys hispidus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).