Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Neusticomys Higher classification Neusticomys | Phylum Chordata Family Cricetidae Scientific name Neusticomys mussoi Rank Species | |
Similar Rodent, Mammal, Crab‑eating rat, Ichthyomys, Cricetidae | ||
Musso's fish-eating rat (Neusticomys mussoi) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae endemic to western Venezuela, where it has been found at altitudes of 1000 to 1200 m. It is semiaquatic and feeds on freshwater invertebrates.
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