Dusky spiny tree-rat
| Dusky Spiny Tree Rat | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Echimyidae |
| Genus: | Makalata |
| Species: | M. obscura (Wagner, 1840) |
| Binomial name | |
| Makalata obscura | |
| Synonyms | |
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Mesomys obscurus (Wagner, 1840) | |
The Dusky Spiny Tree Rat (Makalata obscura) is a species of rodent in the Echimyidae family. It is endemic to Brazil.
References
- ↑ Patton, J., Catzeflis, F., Weksler, M. & Percequillo, A. (2008). Makalata obscura. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 26 March 2009.