fulvous pygmy rice rat
Oligoryzomys fulvescens
About the fulvous pygmy rice rat
Oligoryzomys fulvescens, also known as the fulvous colilargo, fulvous pygmy rice rat, or northern pygmy rice rat, is a species of rodent in the genus Oligoryzomys of family Cricetidae. It is found from southern Mexico through Central America into South America, where it occurs south into Peru and Brazil, and includes numerous synonyms, including the type species of the genus, Oryzomys navus Bangs, 1899. The taxonomy of this species is unresolved, and it may be found...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the fulvous pygmy rice rat?
The scientific name of the fulvous pygmy rice rat is Oligoryzomys fulvescens.
How many fulvous pygmy rice rat sightings have been recorded?
34 observations of the fulvous pygmy rice rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
