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Tomes's Rice Rat
Nephelomys albigularis
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Nephelomys
Species
Nephelomys albigularis
(Tomes's Rice Rat)
Similar Species in Nephelomys
Child’s Rice Rat
Nephelomys childi
Least Concern
Costa Central Oryzomys
Nephelomys caracolus
Least Concern
Ecuadorean Rice Rat
Nephelomys auriventer
Least Concern
Gray-bellied Rice Rat
Nephelomys moerex
Extinct
Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat
Nephelomys nimbosus
Vulnerable
Mérida Oryzomys
Nephelomys meridensis
Least Concern
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Santa Marta Rice Rat
Nephelomys maculiventer
Least Concern
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Western Colombian Rice Rat
Nephelomys pectoralis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Tomes's Rice Rat?
The scientific name of Tomes's Rice Rat is Nephelomys albigularis. It belongs to the genus Nephelomys.
What is the conservation status of Tomes's Rice Rat?
Tomes's Rice Rat (Nephelomys albigularis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tomes's Rice Rat live?
Tomes's Rice Rat is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Tomes's Rice Rat belong to?
Tomes's Rice Rat (Nephelomys albigularis) belongs to the genus Nephelomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is Tomes's Rice Rat endangered?
No, Tomes's Rice Rat (Nephelomys albigularis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tomes's Rice Rat belong to?
Tomes's Rice Rat (Nephelomys albigularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Tomes's Rice Rat?
The closest relatives of Tomes's Rice Rat in the genus Nephelomys include Child’s Rice Rat, Costa Central Oryzomys, Ecuadorean Rice Rat, Gray-bellied Rice Rat, Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat.
Genus Nephelomys — 9 Species
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EX
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LC
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LC
LC
Child’s Rice Rat
Nephelomys childi
Costa Central Oryzomys
Nephelomys caracolus
Ecuadorean Rice Rat
Nephelomys auriventer
Gray-bellied Rice Rat
Nephelomys moerex
Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat
Nephelomys nimbosus
Mérida Oryzomys
Nephelomys meridensis
Santa Marta Rice Rat
Nephelomys maculiventer
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LC
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Tomes's Rice Rat
Nephelomys albigularis
Western Colombian Rice Rat
Nephelomys pectoralis
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