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Peruvian Tree Rat
The Peruvian Tree Rat (Echimys rhipidurus) is a species of rodent in the Echimyidae family.
It is endemic to Peru.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
Baillie, J. 1996. Echimys rhipidurus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 July 2007.
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