Brazilian tree spiny rat
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The Brazilian tree spiny rat ( Makalata didelphoides ) is a rodent in the family of spiny rats that is found in South America. The animal species was the only species in the Makalata genus until the late 1990s . Later 3 to 5 other species were added to them.
features
With a head body length of 17 to 24.6 cm, a tail length of 16 to 25 cm and a weight of 147 to 405 g, the species is a small to medium-sized spiny rat. Several spines are mixed into the fur on the upper side, which are light near the root and dark at the tip. On the rear, the spines often have a yellow band in the middle. The soft hair on the top is yellow-brown, some with black sections that create dark dashes. The soft fur is lighter on the underside. There is no tassel at the tip of the tail of the Brazilian tree spiny rat . Several specimens lose their tails in accidents.
distribution
The distribution area of the species extends from Venezuela over the Guyanas region to Brazil and possibly to the east of Bolivia . The Brazilian tree spiny rat can be found in tropical evergreen forests that are often flooded. She visits gardens occasionally.
Way of life
This rodent is nocturnal and inhabits trees. During the day it rests in tree hollows and feeds mainly on seeds and fruits. A litter consists of one or two offspring. One specimen lived to be three years old in captivity.
status
No significant threats are known to the Brazilian tree spiny rat. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Nowak, RM: Walker's Mammals of the World . 6th edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 , pp. 1697-1698 .
- ↑ Don E. Wilson , DeeAnn M. Reeder (Ed.): Mammal Species of the World . A taxonomic and geographic Reference . 3. Edition. 2 volumes. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 (English, Makalata ).
- ↑ a b c Makalata didelphoides in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2017. Posted by: Patton, J., Weksler, M. & Catzeflis, F., 2016. Accessed November 24, 2018th