Genus Ctenomys Higher classification Tuco-tuco | Phylum Chordata Family Ctenomyidae Scientific name Ctenomys brasiliensis Rank Species | |
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Similar Tuco‑tuco, Rodent, Mammal | ||
The Brazilian tuco-tuco (Ctenomys brasiliensis) is a tuco-tuco species from South America. It is found mainly in the state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, though Charles Darwin mentions it during his trip through present-day Uruguay.
Description
The Brazilian tuco-tuco has a reddish-brown coat color. The tail has short hairs covering it. It is the largest species of its genus. The head-body length is about 300 mm and the tail is relatively short.
References
Brazilian tuco-tuco Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA