Chelemys macronyx

Chelemys macronyx

Andean long-clawed mouse, Andean long-clawed akodont

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Chelemys macronyx

Chelemys macronyx, also known as the Andean long-clawed mouse or Andean long-clawed akodont, is a species of rodent in the genus Chelemys of family Cricetidae. It is native to Argentina and Chile, where it is found in Patagonian Nothofagus forest and adjacent grasslands.

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1. Chelemys macronyx Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelemys_macronyx
2. Chelemys macronyx on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/4603/115069127

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