bicolored arboreal rice rat
Oecomys bicolor
About the bicolored arboreal rice rat
Oecomys bicolor, also known as the white-bellied oecomys or bicolored arboreal rice rat, is a species of rodent in the genus Oecomys of family Cricetidae. It has a wide distribution in the Amazon biome, occurring in northwestern Brazil, northern Bolivia, eastern Peru, eastern Ecuador, eastern Colombia, much of Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, and extends into eastern Panama, but it may contain more than one species.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the bicolored arboreal rice rat?
The scientific name of the bicolored arboreal rice rat is Oecomys bicolor.
How many bicolored arboreal rice rat sightings have been recorded?
70 observations of the bicolored arboreal rice rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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