Watercolor illustration of Pittier's crab eating rat (Ichthyomys pittieri)

Pittier's crab eating rat

Ichthyomys pittieri

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Mammalia (memeliler)
Order
Rodentia (kemiriciler)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Ichthyomys
Species
Ichthyomys pittieri (Pittier's crab eating rat)

Similar Species in Ichthyomys

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Silver-bellied Ichthyomyine
Ichthyomys hydrobates
Near Threatened
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Stolzmann s Ichthyomyine
Ichthyomys stolzmanni
Data Deficient
🐾
Tweedy's crab eating rat
Ichthyomys tweedii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pittier's crab eating rat?
The scientific name of Pittier's crab eating rat is Ichthyomys pittieri. It belongs to the genus Ichthyomys.
What is the conservation status of Pittier's crab eating rat?
Pittier's crab eating rat (Ichthyomys pittieri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pittier's crab eating rat live?
Pittier's crab eating rat is found in Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Pittier's crab eating rat belong to?
Pittier's crab eating rat (Ichthyomys pittieri) belongs to the genus Ichthyomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
What kingdom does Pittier's crab eating rat belong to?
Pittier's crab eating rat (Ichthyomys pittieri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Pittier's crab eating rat?
The closest relatives of Pittier's crab eating rat in the genus Ichthyomys include Silver-bellied Ichthyomyine, Stolzmann s Ichthyomyine, Tweedy's crab eating rat.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ichthyomys — 4 Species

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Silver-bellied Ichthyomyine
Ichthyomys hydrobates
NT 🐾
Stolzmann s Ichthyomyine
Ichthyomys stolzmanni
DD 🐾
Tweedy's crab eating rat
Ichthyomys tweedii
DD
🐾
Pittier's crab eating rat
Ichthyomys pittieri
NT
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