Boyacá Spiny Rat

Proechimys chrysaeolus

Data Deficient

About

The Boyacá spiny rat (Proechimys chrysaeolus) is a species in the genus Proechimys. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Mammalia (memeliler)

Order

Rodentia (kemiriciler)

Species

Proechimys chrysaeolus (Boyacá Spiny Rat)

Similar Species in Proechimys

Proechimys canicollis

Least Concern

Gray-footed Spiny-rat

Proechimys poliopus

Vulnerable

Guyenne Spiny-rat

Proechimys guyannensis

Least Concern

O Connell s Spiny-rat

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vs Cuvier s Spiny-rat vs Colombian spiny rat vs Gray-footed Spiny-rat vs Guyenne Spiny-rat

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Boyacá Spiny Rat?

The scientific name of Boyacá Spiny Rat is Proechimys chrysaeolus. It belongs to the genus Proechimys.

What is the conservation status of Boyacá Spiny Rat?

Boyacá Spiny Rat (Proechimys chrysaeolus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Boyacá Spiny Rat live?

Boyacá Spiny Rat is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.

What family does Boyacá Spiny Rat belong to?

Boyacá Spiny Rat (Proechimys chrysaeolus) belongs to the genus Proechimys, which is part of the taxonomic family Echimyidae.

What kingdom does Boyacá Spiny Rat belong to?

Boyacá Spiny Rat (Proechimys chrysaeolus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Boyacá Spiny Rat?

The closest relatives of Boyacá Spiny Rat in the genus Proechimys include Cuvier s Spiny-rat, Colombian spiny rat, Gray-footed Spiny-rat, Guyenne Spiny-rat, O Connell s Spiny-rat.