terraced rice rat
Cerradomys subflavus
About the terraced rice rat
Cerradomys subflavus, also known as the terraced rice rat or flavescent oryzomys, is a rodent species from South America in the genus Cerradomys. It is found in the states of Goiás, São Paulo, and Minas Gerais, Brazil. Populations in Bolivia, Paraguay, and elsewhere in Brazil that were previously placed in this species are now classified as various other species of Cerradomys.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the terraced rice rat?
The scientific name of the terraced rice rat is Cerradomys subflavus.
How many terraced rice rat sightings have been recorded?
11 observations of the terraced rice rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
11
observations on iNaturalist
