cloud forest rice rat
Handleyomys saturatior
About the cloud forest rice rat
Handleyomys saturatior, also known as the cloud forest oryzomys or cloud forest rice rat, is a species of rodent in the genus Handleyomys of family Cricetidae. It is found in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua in cloud forest at elevations from 750 to 2500 m. It was previously placed in the genus Oryzomys.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the cloud forest rice rat?
The scientific name of the cloud forest rice rat is Handleyomys saturatior.
How many cloud forest rice rat sightings have been recorded?
3 observations of the cloud forest rice rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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