Hispid Cotton Rat
Sigmodon hispidus
About the Hispid Cotton Rat
The hispid cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) is a rodent species long thought to occur in parts of South America, Central America, and southern North America. However, recent taxonomic revisions, based on mitochondrial DNA sequence data, have split this widely distributed species into three separate species (S. hispidus, S. toltecus, and S. hirsutus). The southern edge of the S. hispidus distribution is likely near the Rio Grande, where it meets the northern distribution of S. toltecus (formerly...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Hispid Cotton Rat?
The scientific name of the Hispid Cotton Rat is Sigmodon hispidus.
How many Hispid Cotton Rat sightings have been recorded?
7,127 observations of the Hispid Cotton Rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
