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Ichthyomyini
Ichthyomyini is a tribe of New World rats and mice in the subfamily Sigmodontinae. The species within this tribe share the characteristics of all being carnivorous semiaquatic rodents. The following genera are recognized in this tribe: * Subtribe Icthyomyina **''Chibchanomys'' **''Ichthyomys'' - crab-eating rats **''Rheomys'' **''Daptomys'' **''Neusticomys'' - fish-eating rats * Subtribe Anotomyina **''Anotomys'' - aquatic rat References {{Taxonbar, from=Q1420397 Ichthyomyini, Mammal tribes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anotomys
The aquatic rat, Ecuador fish-eating rat, fish-eating rat or Ecuadoran ichthyomyine (''Anotomys leander'') is a South American species of semiaquatic rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is the monotypic taxon, only species in the genus ''Anotomys''. This species is currently considered endangered. It is thought to be nocturnal and feeds on aquatic arthropods and insects. It is found in small ranges along the Andes. Taxonomy ''Anotomys leander'' is the only member of its genus, which belongs the tribe Ichthyomyini, subfamily Sigmodontinae and family Cricetidae. The ichthyomyines are semiaquatic carnivorous rodents that are found in the Americas from Mexico to Peru. Habitat ''A. leander'' has a very small range, the smallest range of the ichthyomyines. Very few specimens have been captured so the full extent of its habitat and range is not completely known; the range is estimated at . The species is found in northern Ecuador along the Andes mountains; however, it has also been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |