Ecuadorian akodont
The spotted bolo mouse or Ecuadorian akodont (Necromys punctulatus ) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is known from Ecuador and may also occur in Colombia. Little is known of its status and range.
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starts withThe spotted bolo mouse is a medium-sized member of its genus, growing to a total length of 200 mm (8 in) including a tail of about 70 mm (2.8 in). The fur is short and harsh. The colour of the upper parts is mainly blackish, some hairs being streaked with grey and yellow, resulting in the cheeks, and the sides of the neck and body being somewhat olive. The underparts are whitish, the ears are brown and well-covered with hair, and the tail is two-coloured, dark above and pale beneath. The backs of the hands and feet are brownish-white, and the fifth digit on the feet is much reduced in size.
The spotted bolo mouse is found in eastern Ecuador and perhaps also in Colombia.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the conservation status of the spotted bolo mouse as being "data deficient". This is because the organisation lacks up to date information on the extent of this mouse's range, any threats it faces, its current status and its ecological needs.
