Chaco mice
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The Chaco mice ( Andalgalomys ) are a species of rodent living in South America from the group of the New World mice . They are of three types.
These animals reach a head body length of 8 to 14 centimeters, the tail is 10 to 14 centimeters long. The weight is 21 to 35 grams. Their fur is yellow-brown on the top and speckled with individual black hairs, the belly and feet are white. The ears are relatively large and have fine hair.
Chaco mice predominantly inhabit the grasslands of the Gran Chaco and other dry habitats in southeastern Bolivia , western Paraguay and northern Argentina . Little is known about their way of life.
There are three types:
- Andalgalomys olrogi is only known from the province of Catamarca in northwest Argentina. The species isendangeredaccording to the IUCN .
- Andalgalomys pearsoni lives in southeastern Bolivia and western Paraguay.
- Andalgalomys roigi lives in north-western Argentina.
The Chaco mice are closely related to the animals of the genus Graomys and are sometimes classified in this genus.
literature
- Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. 2 volumes. 6th edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD et al. 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .
- Don E. Wilson , DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World. A taxonomic and geographic Reference. 2 volumes. 3. Edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .
Web links
- Endangerment level of the individual species in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species .