short-tailed cane mouse
Zygodontomys brevicauda
About the short-tailed cane mouse
Zygodontomys brevicauda, also known as the short-tailed zygodont, short-tailed cane mouse, or common cane mouse, is a species of rodent in the genus Zygodontomys of tribe Oryzomyini. It occurs from Costa Rica via Panama, Colombia and Venezuela into Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and northern Brazil, including Trinidad and Tobago.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the short-tailed cane mouse?
The scientific name of the short-tailed cane mouse is Zygodontomys brevicauda.
How many short-tailed cane mouse sightings have been recorded?
10 observations of the short-tailed cane mouse have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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observations on iNaturalist
