Transandinomys talamancae - #75
Talamancan Rice Rat
Side view. Formerly as Oryzomys talamancae. Also as Transandean Oryzomys. Identified by Michael Dean Carleton.
Geographic Distribution
Forested lowlands, sea level to 1525 m, from NW Costa Rica, through Panamá, to W and NC Colombia, W Ecuador, and N Venezuela.
Order/Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Transandinomys
Specific Epithet
talamancae
Image Location
Venezuela, Miranda province, Guatapo National Park
Image Date
1977
Photographer
PV August