Proechimys guairae - #1584

Guaira Spiny-rat
Captive animal perched on log, feet and head visible
Geographic Distribution

NC Venezuela, east of Lake Maracaibo and the Merida Andes

Order/Family
Echimyidae
Genus
Proechimys
Specific Epithet
guairae
Image Location
Las Chimas, Usera, Lara, Venezuela
Image Date
1984
Photographer
R D Lord