ARKive - Plains viscacha rat - Tympanoctomys barrerae- species related by habitat

Species that live in a similar habitat to the Plains viscacha rat (Tympanoctomys barrerae)

Wild asparagus (Asparagus prostratus)
This plant is our native asparagus species and is endemic to Western Europe. Recent evidence indicates that wild asparagus is a separate... More 12 Images 0 videos
Stipagrostis (Stipagrostis ciliata)
Information on Stipagrostis ciliata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Tricholaena (Tricholaena teneriffae)
Information on Tricholaena teneriffae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Montpellier snake (Malpolon monspessulanus)
Information on the Montpellier snake (Malpolon monspessulanus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 0 videos
Spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper)
Information on the spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos
Lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens)
The lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens) is the smallest of the 'white-toothed shrews'; it lacks the deposition of iron in... More 5 Images 3 Videos
Hermite Island worm-lizard (Aprasia rostrata)
Information on the Hermite Island worm-lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Dunmall's snake (Furina dunmalli)
Information on the Dunmall's snake is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Flinders Ranges worm-lizard (Aprasia pseudopulchella)
Information on the Flinders Ranges worm-lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum)
This tall orchid carries up to 150 greenish-purple flowers on the flower spike. The common name refers to the flowers, which are said to... More 10 Images 1 Video
Common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale agg)
Dandelions are well-known, robust weeds; the common name derives from the French 'dent de lion', meaning 'lion's tooth', which refers to the... More 12 Images 3 Videos
Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
One of our best-known wild mammals, the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) was introduced to Great Britain during the Twelfth century AD by the... More 47 Images 11 Videos
Dhafra (Tephrosia apollinea)
Information on the dhafra (Tephrosia apollinea) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Named for the numerous black and white eyespots, or ‘ocelli’, on its back, the ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus) is a typical skink in... More 6 Images 1 Video
Cycad (Cycas conferta)
Information on Cycas conferta is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
New Zealand dotterel (Charadrius obscurus)
The New Zealand dotterel is the largest bird of its genus, recognised by its predominantly grey-brown upperparts and off-white underparts... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Rusty indigo (Indigofera colutea)
Information on the rusty indigo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Prairie skink (Plestiodon septentrionalis)
The prairie skink (Plestiodon septentrionalis), sometimes called the black-banded skink, is a highly secretive North American reptile. This... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cinquefoil skipper (Pyrgus cirsii)
Information on the cinquefoil skipper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Trichodesma (Trichodesma ehrenbergii)
Information on Trichodesma ehrenbergii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Lesser black-backed gull (Larus fuscus)
A familiar and abundant inhabitant of the European coastline, the lesser black-backed gull (Larus fuscus) is a medium-sized gull species... More 46 Images 1 Video
Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)
The harebell, often known as 'bluebell' in Scotland, is a delicate, beautiful wildflower. It is a member of the bluebell family; the name of... More 6 Images 2 Videos
Field vole (Microtus agrestis)
Like all voles, the field vole (Microtus agrestis) has a small, stocky body and a blunt, rounded muzzle. The fur is greyish-brown on... More 8 Images 4 Videos
Cape porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis)
Information on the Cape porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Fat sand rat (Psammomys obesus)
The appropriately named fat sand rat is a heavy-built, gerbil-like rodent, native to desert regions. It typically has dark reddish-brown fur... More 2 Images 0 videos
Bird’s-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
The humble and diminutive bird’s-foot-trefoil goes by a plethora of local names; Geoffrey Grigson, in ‘The Englishman’s Flora’ counted over... More 10 Images 2 Videos
Tripteris (Tripteris vaillantii)
Information on Tripteris vaillantii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Hairy nightshade (Solanum villosum)
Information on the hairy nightshade (Solanum villosum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Stipagrostis (Stipagrostis lanata)
Information on Stipagrostis lanata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Madagascar plover (Charadrius thoracicus)
This small, long-legged shorebird has brown-grey plumage on the upperparts. The white underparts, which are tinged yellowish-orange on the... More 5 Images 0 videos

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