Guyanan spiny rat
Proechimys hoplomyoides
Data Deficient
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<speciesfyi-species slug="guyanan-spiny-rat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Venezuela.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Rodentia
(อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family
Echimyidae
Genus
Proechimys
Species
Proechimys hoplomyoides
(Guyanan spiny rat)
Similar Species in Proechimys
Boyacá Spiny Rat
Proechimys chrysaeolus
Data Deficient
Cuvier s Spiny-rat
Proechimys cuvieri
Least Concern
Colombian spiny rat
Proechimys canicollis
Least Concern
Gray-footed Spiny-rat
Proechimys poliopus
Vulnerable
Guyenne Spiny-rat
Proechimys guyannensis
Least Concern
O Connell s Spiny-rat
Proechimys oconnelli
Data Deficient
Guaira Spiny-rat
Proechimys guairae
Least Concern
Pacific Spiny-rat
Proechimys decumanus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Guyanan spiny rat?
The scientific name of Guyanan spiny rat is Proechimys hoplomyoides. It belongs to the genus Proechimys.
What is the conservation status of Guyanan spiny rat?
Guyanan spiny rat (Proechimys hoplomyoides) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Guyanan spiny rat live?
Guyanan spiny rat is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Guyanan spiny rat belong to?
Guyanan spiny rat (Proechimys hoplomyoides) belongs to the genus Proechimys, which is part of the taxonomic family Echimyidae.
What kingdom does Guyanan spiny rat belong to?
Guyanan spiny rat (Proechimys hoplomyoides) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Guyanan spiny rat?
The closest relatives of Guyanan spiny rat in the genus Proechimys include Boyacá Spiny Rat, Cuvier s Spiny-rat, Colombian spiny rat, Gray-footed Spiny-rat, Guyenne Spiny-rat.
Genus Proechimys — 16 Species
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Boyacá Spiny Rat
Proechimys chrysaeolus
Cuvier s Spiny-rat
Proechimys cuvieri
Colombian spiny rat
Proechimys canicollis
Gray-footed Spiny-rat
Proechimys poliopus
Guyenne Spiny-rat
Proechimys guyannensis
O Connell s Spiny-rat
Proechimys oconnelli
Guaira Spiny-rat
Proechimys guairae
Pacific Spiny-rat
Proechimys decumanus
Simon s Spiny-rat
Proechimys simonsi
Minca Spiny Rat
Proechimys mincae
Sucre Spiny-rat
Proechimys urichi
Trinidad spiny rat
Proechimys trinitatis
Tome's spiny rat
Proechimys semispinosus
huallaga spiny rat
Proechimys brevicauda
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Guyanan spiny rat
Proechimys hoplomyoides
Napo Spiny-rat
Proechimys quadruplicatus
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