Genus
Proechimys
25 species
The list of species of Proechimys genus
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The list of species of Proechimys genus
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Tome's spiny rat (Proechimys semispinosus ), also known as Tomes' spiny rat or the Central American spiny rat, is a species of spiny rat distributed from Honduras to Ecuador. The IUCN has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
The Guyenne spiny-rat, Proechimys guyannensis, or Cayenne spiny rat, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam and Venezuela.
The short-tailed spiny-rat, Proechimys brevicauda, or Huallaga spiny rat, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
The Guyanan spiny-rat, Proechimys hoplomyoides, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. The species was first described by George Henry Hamilton Tate in 1939.
The long-tailed spiny rat, Proechimys longicaudatus, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.
The Guaira spiny-rat (Proechimys guairae ) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is endemic to Venezuela. It is commonly referred to as 'casiragua' to avoid confusion with true rats (Muroidea)
Simons's spiny rat, Proechimys simonsi, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. It was named for American scientific collector Perry O. Simons.
The Trinidad spiny rat (Proechimys trinitatis ) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is found in Trinidad and Tobago and northern Venezuela.
Cuvier's spiny-rat, Proechimys cuvieri, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru and Suriname.
The Colombian spiny-rat (Proechimys canicollis ) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
The Napo spiny rat, Proechimys quadruplicatus, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.
Roberto's spiny-rat, Proechimys roberti, or Para spiny rat, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Brazil.Morphological, karyological, and mitochondrial DNA (cytochrome b) data indicate that Proechimys oris is likely a junior...
Goeldi's spiny-rat, Proechimys goeldii, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Brazil.
Gardner's spiny-rat, Proechimys gardneri, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.
Steere's spiny rat, Proechimys steerei, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil and Peru.
The stiff-spine spiny-rat, Proechimys echinothrix, or Tefe spiny rat, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Brazil and Colombia.
O'Connell's spiny-rat (Proechimys oconnelli ) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is endemic to Colombia.
The Minca spiny rat (Proechimys mincae ) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is endemic to Colombia.
The Pacific spiny rat (Proechimys decumanus ) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
The Kulina spiny-rat, Proechimys kulinae or Javari spiny rat, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Brazil and Peru.
The Sucre spiny-rat (Proechimys urichi ) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is endemic to Venezuela.
The Boyacá spiny rat (Proechimys chrysaeolus ) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is endemic to Colombia; it is found primary forest in Carare River valley, Boyacá Department, 100 to 500 meters above sea level. Nocturnal,...
The gray-footed spiny rat (Proechimys poliopus ) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
The Magdalena spiny rat (Proechimys magdalenae ) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is endemic to Colombia.
Patton's spiny-rat, Proechimys pattoni, is a spiny rat species from South America. It is found in Brazil and Peru.
