Plains viscacha rat

Description

The plains viscacha rat is a moderately-sized rat,with a large head,long tail,and short ears.Adults measure about 13 cm (5.1 in) in total length,with a 15 cm (5.9 in) tail,and weigh an average of 90 g (3.2 oz),with males being slightly larger than females.The rat has buff-yellow fur with white underparts,fading to dark brown at the tip of the tail.