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Tawny Oecomys
Oecomys flavicans
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Oecomys
Species
Oecomys flavicans
(Tawny Oecomys)
Similar Species in Oecomys
Guianan Oecomys
Oecomys auyantepui
Least Concern
Large Oecomys
Oecomys superans
Least Concern
Long-furred Oecomys
Oecomys trinitatis
Least Concern
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Reddish Oecomys
Oecomys rutilus
Least Concern
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Regal Oecomys
Oecomys rex
Least Concern
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Robert s Oecomys
Oecomys roberti
Least Concern
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Savannah Oecomys
Oecomys speciosus
Least Concern
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Unicolored Oecomys
Oecomys concolor
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Tawny Oecomys?
The scientific name of Tawny Oecomys is Oecomys flavicans. It belongs to the genus Oecomys.
What is the conservation status of Tawny Oecomys?
Tawny Oecomys (Oecomys flavicans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tawny Oecomys live?
Tawny Oecomys is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.
What family does Tawny Oecomys belong to?
Tawny Oecomys (Oecomys flavicans) belongs to the genus Oecomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is Tawny Oecomys endangered?
No, Tawny Oecomys (Oecomys flavicans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tawny Oecomys belong to?
Tawny Oecomys (Oecomys flavicans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Tawny Oecomys?
The closest relatives of Tawny Oecomys in the genus Oecomys include Guianan Oecomys, Large Oecomys, Long-furred Oecomys, Reddish Oecomys, Regal Oecomys.
Genus Oecomys — 10 Species
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Guianan Oecomys
Oecomys auyantepui
Large Oecomys
Oecomys superans
Long-furred Oecomys
Oecomys trinitatis
Reddish Oecomys
Oecomys rutilus
Regal Oecomys
Oecomys rex
Robert s Oecomys
Oecomys roberti
Savannah Oecomys
Oecomys speciosus
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LC
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Tawny Oecomys
Oecomys flavicans
Unicolored Oecomys
Oecomys concolor
White-bellied Oecomys
Oecomys bicolor
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