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Chibchan water mouse

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Genus
  
Higher classification
  
Chibchanomys

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Scientific name
  
Chibchanomys trichotis

Rank
  
Species

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Mammal, Rodent, Crab‑eating rat, Ichthyomys, Cricetidae

The Chibchan water mouse (Chibchanomys trichotis) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in the Andean highlands of Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are tropical cloud forests and streams at elevations from 2500 to 2700 m. It feeds on snails and possibly small fish.

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Chibchan water mouse Wikipedia


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