Painted tree rat  (Callistomys pictus)

Painted tree rat
Painted tree rat
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Facts

Previously known as: Isothrix picta, Echimys pictus
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderRodentia
FamilyEchimyidae
GenusCallistomys (1)

Status

Classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List (1).

Description

Information on the painted tree rat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Authentication

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk

References

  1. IUCN Red List (October, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
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