Chibchan water mouse
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Chibchanomys trichotis

The Chibchan water mouse (Chibchanomys trichotis ) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.It is found in the Andean highlands of Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.Its natural habitats are tropical cloud forests and streams at elevations from 2500 to 2700 m. It feeds on snails and possibly small fish.

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1. Chibchan water mouse Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chibchan_water_mouse
2. Chibchan water mouse on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/4627/22387036

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