Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)

Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Sigmodon

Species

Sigmodon fulviventer (Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rata-algodonera vientre leonado

Similar Species in Sigmodon

Ecuadorian Cotton Rat

Sigmodon inopinatus

Vulnerable

Peruvian Cotton Rat

Sigmodon peruanus

Least Concern

Alston s Cotton Rat

Sigmodon alstoni

Least Concern

Arizona Cotton Rat

Sigmodon arizonae

Least Concern

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hispid cotton rat

Sigmodon hispidus

Least Concern

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Yellow-nosed Cotton Rat

Sigmodon ochrognathus

Least Concern

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Southern Cotton Rat

Sigmodon hirsutus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat?

The scientific name of Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat is Sigmodon fulviventer. It belongs to the genus Sigmodon.

What is the conservation status of Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat?

Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat (Sigmodon fulviventer) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat belong to?

Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat (Sigmodon fulviventer) belongs to the genus Sigmodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

Is Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat endangered?

No, Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat (Sigmodon fulviventer) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat belong to?

Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat (Sigmodon fulviventer) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat?

The closest relatives of Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat in the genus Sigmodon include Ecuadorian Cotton Rat, Peruvian Cotton Rat, Alston s Cotton Rat, Arizona Cotton Rat, hispid cotton rat.