Kingdom Animalia Subfamily Sigmodontinae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Cricetidae Scientific name Abrawayaomys ruschii Higher classification Abrawayaomys Order Rodent | |
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Genus Abrawayaomys
Cunha and Cruz, 1979 Similar Rodent, Mammal, Cricetidae, Brucepattersonius, Brazilian arboreal | ||
Ruschi's rat (erroneously Rushi's rat), Abrawayaomys ruschii, is a rodent species found in Argentina and Brazil. Some cranial features suggest it may be an archaic relative of the Thomas's Parmo mouse (Thomasomys). The upper parts are greyish yellow with a darker head and yellowish-white underparts. Fine hairs are mixed with flattened and grooved spines that are most numerous on the back.
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