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Huallaga Spiny Rat (Proechimys brevicauda)

Huallaga Spiny Rat

Proechimys brevicauda

About the Huallaga Spiny Rat

The short-tailed spiny-rat, Proechimys brevicauda, or Huallaga spiny rat, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Huallaga Spiny Rat?

The scientific name of the Huallaga Spiny Rat is Proechimys brevicauda.

How many Huallaga Spiny Rat sightings have been recorded?

26 observations of the Huallaga Spiny Rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.

26 observations on iNaturalist
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