Nectomys_magdalenae

<i>Nectomys grandis</i>

Nectomys grandis

Species of rodent

Nectomys grandis, also known as the Magdalena-Cauca water rat, is a nocturnal, semiaquatic species of rodent in the genus Nectomys of family Cricetidae. It is found in western and northern Colombia at altitudes from sea level to 2000 m, including the basins of the Magdalena, Cauca and Porce rivers.[1] It has two subspecies, N. g. grandis and N. g. magdalenae.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Delgado, C.; Gomez-Laverde, M.; Weksler, M. (2019). "Nectomys grandis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T115555721A22344063. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T115555721A22344063.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Bonvicino, C.; Weksler, M. (9 March 2015). "Genus Nectomys, Peters, 1861". In Patton, J.L.; Pardiñas, U.F.J.; D’Elía, G. (eds.). Mammals of South America, Volume 2: Rodents. University of Chicago Press. pp. 369–377. ISBN 978-0-226-16957-6. OCLC 921432000.
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