Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Neusticomys Higher classification Neusticomys | Phylum Chordata Family Cricetidae Scientific name Neusticomys peruviensis Rank Species | |
Similar Rodent, Mammal, Cricetidae, MacConnell's Rice Rat |
The Peruvian fish-eating rat (Neusticomys peruviensis) is a species of semiaquatic rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found only in eastern Peru, where it is known from locations at elevations from 200 to 400 m.
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