Nectomys magdalenae

(Nectomys magdalenae)

Description

Nectomys magdalenae, also known as the Magdalena nectomys, is a nocturnal, semiaquatic species of rodent in the genus Nectomys of family Cricetidae. It is found in northwestern Colombia at altitudes from sea level to 2000 m,including near the Magdalena River (from which it takes its name).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Mammalia
Order:Rodentia
Family:Cricetidae
Genus:Nectomys
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