FALSE ORYZOMYS Pseudoryzomys simplex
Known as Rato-do-Mato in Brazil this is a semi-aquatic species distinguished on account of its enlarged, webbed hindfeet and smooth soles. This is a long-tailed, terrestrial species that favours grassy, seasonally-inundated habitats.
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Known as Rato-do-Mato in Brazil this is a semi-aquatic species distinguished on account of its enlarged, webbed hindfeet and smooth soles. This is a long-tailed, terrestrial species that favours grassy, seasonally-inundated habitats.
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Brazilian False Rice Rat Pseudorysomys simplex
DORSAL (FPMAM640PH); VENTRAL (FPMAM641PH); LATERAL (FPMAM642PH)
Skulls courtesy of Centro de Mastozoologia del Paraguay, Asunción
DORSAL (FPMAM640PH); VENTRAL (FPMAM641PH); LATERAL (FPMAM642PH)
Skulls courtesy of Centro de Mastozoologia del Paraguay, Asunción
