Species of rodent
The reddish tuco-tuco (Ctenomys frater) is a species of rodent in the family Ctenomyidae.[2] Five subspecies have been recognized, some formerly designated as separate species.[3] It is found in Argentina and Bolivia at altitudes from 600 to 4,500 m (1,970 to 14,760 ft).[1] This tuco-tuco is fossorial, like others in its genus. Its diet consists of underground tubers and roots. Its karyotype has 2n = 52 and FN = 78.[4]
It lives in colonies in areas with suitably soft, dry soil. Both undisturbed and disturbed areas provide suitable habitat. Its conservation status is assessed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Vivar, E. (2018) [errata version of 2017 assessment]. "Ctenomys frater". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T115553730A123796865. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T115553730A115553734.en. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ Woods, C.A.; Kilpatrick, C.W. (2005). "Infraorder Hystricognathi". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 1538–1600. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
- ^ R. A. Mittermeier; T. Llobet; T. E. Lacher (2017). Handbook of the Mammals of the World: Rodents II. Lynx. ISBN 978-84-16728-04-6.
- ^ Cook, J. A.; Anderson, S. A.; Yates, T. L. (1990). "Notes on Bolivian mammals 6. The genus Ctenomys (Rodentia, Ctenomyidae) in the highlands". American Museum Novitates (2980): 1–27. hdl:2246/5062.
