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Azara's Grass Mouse (Akodon azarae)

Azara's Grass Mouse

Akodon azarae

About the Azara's Grass Mouse

Akodon azarae, also known as Azara's akodont or Azara's grass mouse, is a rodent species from South America. It is found from southernmost Brazil through Paraguay and Uruguay into eastern Argentina. It is named after Spanish naturalist Félix de Azara.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Azara's Grass Mouse?

The scientific name of the Azara's Grass Mouse is Akodon azarae.

How many Azara's Grass Mouse sightings have been recorded?

48 observations of the Azara's Grass Mouse have been recorded on iNaturalist.

48 observations on iNaturalist
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