Octodontomys gliroides (Rodentia: Octodontidae). (17th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pérez, M Julieta; Díaz, M Mónica
• Is Part Of: Mammalian species. Volume 50:Number 963(2018)
• Page Start: 74
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2018-09-17
• Subjects: fossorial rodent -- mountain degu -- octodontid -- southern South America; Mammals -- Periodicals; Mammifères -- Périodiques; Mammals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 599.05
• DOI: 10.1093/mspecies/sey010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0076-3519

Abstract

Abstract: The genus Octodontomys contains only a single species, Octodontomys gliroides (P. Gervais and d'Orbigny, 1844), the mountain degu, found in Andean and Sub-Andean regions of 3 countries, Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile, from elevations of about 1, 200–4, 400 m. This fossorial octodontid is typical of dry areas, inhabits rocky zones, and is active during the day and the first few hours of night. It is not of special conservation status, being common throughout its distribution, and is considered a species of "Least Concern."