List of sigmodontines

Sigmodontinae is a subfamily of mammals in the rodent family Cricetidae, which in turn is part of the Myomorpha suborder in the order Rodentia. Members of this subfamily are called sigmodontines or New World rats and mice and include grass mice and rice rats. They are found in South America and southern North America, primarily in forests, shrublands, and grasslands, though some species can be found in rocky areas and wetlands. They range in size from the small vesper mouse, at 5 cm (2 in) plus a 4 cm (2 in) tail, to the Magdalena water rat, at 29 cm (11 in) plus a 27 cm (11 in) tail. Sigmodontines generally eat vegetation, seeds, and insects, though some also eat fungi, crustaceans, or small fish. No sigmodontines have population estimates, but thirteen species are categorized as endangered, and two species—the fossorial giant rat and Zuniga's dark rice rat—are categorized as critically endangered. Ten species, including the genera Megalomys, Megaoryzomys, and Noronhomys, were driven extinct after 1500 due to the European colonization of the Americas and introduction of non-native rats, with some species surviving until the 1900s.[1]

The 385 extant species of Sigmodontinae are divided into 84 genera, ranging in size from 1 to 42 species. Several extinct prehistoric sigmodontine species have been discovered, though due to ongoing research and discoveries, the exact number and categorization are not fixed.[2]

Conventions

IUCN Red List categories
Conservation status
 EX Extinct (10 species)
 EW Extinct in the wild (0 species)
 CR Critically endangered (2 species)
 EN Endangered (13 species)
 VU Vulnerable (27 species)
 NT Near threatened (14 species)
 LC Least concern (265 species)
Other categories
 DD Data deficient (59 species)
 NE Not evaluated (5 species)

The author citation for the species or genus is given after the scientific name; parentheses around the author citation indicate that this was not the original taxonomic placement. Conservation status codes listed follow the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Range maps are provided wherever possible; if a range map is not available, a description of the sigmodontine's range is provided. Ranges are based on the IUCN Red List for that species unless otherwise noted. All extinct species, subspecies, or genera listed alongside extant species went extinct after 1500 CE, and are indicated by a dagger symbol: "".

Classification

Sigmodontinae is a subfamily of the rodent family Cricetidae consisting of 385 extant species in 84 genera. These genera range in size from 1 to 42 species. Additionally, ten species, including the genera Megalomys, Megaoryzomys, and Noronhomys, were driven extinct after 1500 due to the European colonization of the Americas and introduction of non-native rats, with some species surviving until the 1900s. This does not include hybrid species or extinct prehistoric species.

Subfamily Sigmodontinae

  • Genus Abrawayaomys (Ruschi's rat): one species
  • Genus Abrothrix (soft-haired mice): eight species
  • Genus Aegialomys (Galápagos rice rats): two species
  • Genus Aepeomys (montane mice): two species
  • Genus Akodon (grass mice): thirty-nine species
  • Genus Amphinectomys (Ucayali water rat): one species
  • Genus Andalgalomys (chaco mice): two species
  • Genus Andinomys (Andean mouse): one species
  • Genus Anotomys (aquatic rat): one species
  • Genus Auliscomys (big-eared mice): three species
  • Genus Bibimys (crimson-nosed rats): three species
  • Genus Blarinomys (Brazilian shrew mouse): one species
  • Genus Brucepattersonius (brucies): seven species
  • Genus Calomys (vesper mice): thirteen species
  • Genus Casiomys (Casio rice rats): six species
  • Genus Cerradomys (Cerrado rice rats): four species
  • Genus Chelemys (long-clawed mice): two species
  • Genus Chibchanomys (water mice): two species
  • Genus Chilomys (Colombian forest mouse): one species
  • Genus Chinchillula (Altiplano chinchilla mouse): one species
  • Genus Delomys (Atlantic Forest rats): three species
  • Genus Deltamys (Kemp's grass mouse): one species
  • Genus Drymoreomys (White-throated montane forest rat): one species
  • Genus Eligmodontia (gerbil mice): four species
  • Genus Eremoryzomys (gray rice rat): one species
  • Genus Euneomys (chinchilla mice): four species
  • Genus Euryoryzomys (broad rice rats): six species
  • Genus Galenomys (Garlepp's mouse): one species
  • Genus Geoxus (long-clawed mole mice): two species
  • Genus Graomys (gray leaf-eared mice): four species
  • Genus Gyldenstolpia (fossorial giant rat): one species
  • Genus Handleyomys (Handley's rice rats): two species
  • Genus Holochilus (marsh rats): three species
  • Genus Hylaeamys (forest rice rats): eight species
  • Genus Ichthyomys (crab-eating rats): four species
  • Genus Irenomys (Chilean climbing mouse): one species
  • Genus Juliomys (Atlantic Forest tree mice): two species
  • Genus Juscelinomys (Brazilian burrowing mice): two species (one extinct)
  • Genus Kunsia (woolly giant rat): one species
  • Genus Lenoxus (Andean rat): one species
  • Genus Loxodontomys (big-eared mice): two species
  • Genus Lundomys (Lund's amphibious rat): one species
  • Genus Megalomys (pilories): two species (two extinct)
  • Genus Megaoryzomys (Galápagos giant rat): one species (one extinct)
  • Genus Melanomys (dark rice rats): three species
  • Genus Microakodontomys (transitional colilargo): one species
  • Genus Microryzomys (colilargos): two species
  • Genus Mindomys (Hammond's rice rat): one species
  • Genus Neacomys (bristly mice): eight species
  • Genus Necromys (bolo mice): nine species
  • Genus Nectomys (water rats): five species
  • Genus Neomicroxus (small grass mice): two species
  • Genus Neotomys (Andean swamp rat): one species
  • Genus Nephelomys (misty rice rats): seven species
  • Genus Nesoryzomys (Galápagos mice): five species (two extinct)
  • Genus Neusticomys (fish-eating rats): six species
  • Genus Noronhomys (Vespucci's rodent): one species (one extinct)
  • Genus Notiomys (Edwards's long-clawed mouse): one species
  • Genus Oecomys (arboreal rice rats): fifteen species
  • Genus Oligoryzomys (pygmy rice rats): nineteen species (one extinct)
  • Genus Oreoryzomys (Peruvian rice rat): one species
  • Genus Oryzomys (rice rats): six species (two extinct)
  • Genus Oxymycterus (hocicudos): seventeen species
  • Genus Phaenomys (Rio de Janeiro arboreal rat): one species
  • Genus Phyllotis (leaf-eared mice): sixteen species
  • Genus Podoxymys (Roraima mouse): one species
  • Genus Pseudoryzomys (Brazilian false rice rat): one species
  • Genus Punomys (puna mice): two species
  • Genus Reithrodon (bunny rats): two species
  • Genus Rhagomys (arboreal mice): two species
  • Genus Rheomys (water mice): four species
  • Genus Rhipidomys (climbing mice): twenty-two species
  • Genus Salinomys (delicate salt flat mouse): one species
  • Genus Scapteromys (swamp rats): two species
  • Genus Scolomys (spiny mice): two species
  • Genus Sigmodon (cotton rats): fourteen species
  • Genus Sigmodontomys (Alfaro's rice water rat): one species
  • Genus Sooretamys (rat-headed rice rat): one species
  • Genus Tanyuromys (Harris's rice water rat): one species
  • Genus Tapecomys (primordial tapecua): one species
  • Genus Thalpomys (cerrado mice): two species
  • Genus Thaptomys (blackish grass mouse): one species
  • Genus Thomasomys (Oldfield mice): forty-two species
  • Genus Transandinomys (transandean rice rats): two species
  • Genus Wiedomys (red-nosed mice): two species
  • Genus Wilfredomys (Greater Wilfred's mouse): one species
  • Genus Zygodontomys (cane mice): two species
Sigmodontinae[3][4]

Neomicroxus

Sigmodontines

The following classification is based on the taxonomy described by the reference work Mammal Species of the World (2005), with augmentation by generally accepted proposals made since using molecular phylogenetic analysis, as supported by both the IUCN and the American Society of Mammalogists.[5]

Genus Abrawayaomys Cunha & Cruz, 1979 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Ruschi's rat


A. ruschii
Cunha & Cruz, 1979
Southeastern Brazil Size: 8–14 cm (3–6 in) long, plus 8–15 cm (3–6 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest[7]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [7]

Genus Abrothrix Waterhouse, 1837 – eight species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Andean Altiplano mouse

A. andinus
(Philippi, 1858)
Western South America Size: 6–10 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 4–7 cm (2–3 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[10]

Diet: Insects, berries, seeds, and fungi[11]
 LC 


Unknown [10]

Gray grass mouse


A. illuteus
Thomas, 1925
Northern Argentina Size: 11–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 8–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Forest[10]

Diet: Insects, berries, seeds, and fungi[11]
 LC 


Unknown [10]

Jelski's Altiplano mouse

A. jelskii
(Thomas, 1894)
Western South America Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 7–8 cm (3 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Rocky areas, grassland, and shrubland[10]

Diet: Insects, berries, seeds, and fungi[11]
 LC 


Unknown [10]

Long-haired grass mouse

A. longipilis
(Waterhouse, 1837)
Southern Chile and southern Argentina Size: 13–14 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 8–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Forest, grassland, shrubland, and inland wetlands[10]

Diet: Insects, berries, seeds, and fungi[11]
 LC 


Unknown [10]

Mann's grass mouse


A. manni
D'Elía, Teta, Upham, Pardiñas, & Patterson, 2015
Central Chile and western Argentina Size: About 11 cm (4 in) long, plus about 8 cm (3 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Forest[10]

Diet: Insects, berries, seeds, and fungi[11]
 LC 


Unknown [10]

Olive grass mouse

A. olivaceus
(Waterhouse, 1837)
Chile and southern Argentina Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 5–6 cm (2 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Shrubland, forest, and grassland[10]

Diet: Insects, berries, seeds, and fungi[11]
 LC 


Unknown [10]

Sanborn's grass mouse

A. sanborni
(Osgood, 1943)
Southern Chile Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Forest[10]

Diet: Insects, berries, seeds, and fungi[11]
 NT 


Unknown [10]

Woolly grass mouse


A. lanosus
(Thomas, 1897)
Southern Chile and southern Argentina Size: About 10 cm (4 in) long, plus 6–7 cm (2–3 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Forest and shrubland[10]

Diet: Insects, berries, seeds, and fungi[11]
 LC 


Unknown [10]

Genus Aegialomys Weksler, Percequillo, & Voss, 2006 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Galápagos rice rat

A. galapagoensis
(Waterhouse, 1839)
Galápagos Islands in Ecuador Size: 10–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 12–18 cm (5–7 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Shrubland[13]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 VU 


Unknown [13]

Yellowish rice rat


A. xanthaeolus
(Thomas, 1894)
Ecuador and western Peru Size: 10–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 11–18 cm (4–7 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Shrubland, desert, and forest[13]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [13]

Genus Aepeomys Thomas, 1898 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Olive montane mouse


A. lugens
(Thomas, 1896)
Western Venezuela Size: 11–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 11–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and forest[16]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [16]

Reig's montane mouse


A. reigi
Ochoa G., Aguillera, Pacheco, & Soriano, 2001
Western Venezuela Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 11–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest, shrubland, and grassland[16]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [16]

Genus Akodon Meyen, 1833 – 39 species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Altiplano grass mouse


A. lutescens
Allen, 1901
Bolivia and southern Peru Size: About 8 cm (3 in) long, plus about 6 cm (2 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Grassland, forest, and shrubland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Azara's grass mouse

A. azarae
J. B. Fischer, 1829
Southern South America
Size: 9–10 cm (4 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest, shrubland, and inland wetlands[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Bolivian grass mouse

A. boliviensis
Meyen, 1833
Western South America Size: About 9 cm (4 in) long, plus about 7 cm (3 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Budin's grass mouse


A. budini
(Thomas, 1913)
Southern Bolivia and nothern Argentina Size: 11–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 5–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Caparaó grass mouse


A. mystax
Hershkovitz, 1998
Eastern Brazil Size: 6–11 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 4–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, inland wetlands, and forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 DD 


Unknown [18]

Chaco grass mouse


A. toba
Thomas, 1921
Central South America Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Shrubland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Cloud forest grass mouse


A. torques
(Thomas, 1917)
Southern Peru Size: About 10 cm (4 in) long, plus about 9 cm (4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Cochabamba grass mouse


A. siberiae
Myers & Patton, 1989
Bolivia Size: 9–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 NT 


Unknown [18]

Colombian grass mouse


A. affinis
(Allen, 1912)
Colombia
Size: About 9 cm (4 in) long, plus about 7 cm (3 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Cursor grass mouse


A. cursor
Winge, 1888
Eastern Brazil Size: 11–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 9–10 cm (4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Day's grass mouse


A. dayi
Osgood, 1916
Bolivia Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Dolorous grass mouse


A. dolores
Thomas, 1916
Argentina Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–8 cm (3 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Shrubland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

El Dorado grass mouse


A. orophilus
Osgood, 1913
Peru Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 7–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Forest grass mouse


A. sylvanus
Thomas, 1921
Southern Bolivia and northern Argentina Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Highland grass mouse


A. aerosus
Thomas, 1913
Western South America Size: 9–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Intelligent grass mouse


A. iniscatus
Thomas, 1919
Southern Argentina and southern Chile Size: About 9 cm (4 in) long, plus about 6 cm (2 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Grassland, forest, and shrubland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Junín grass mouse


A. juninensis
Myers, Patton, & Smith, 1990
Peru Size: About 10 cm (4 in) long, plus about 6 cm (2 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Grassland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Koford's grass mouse


A. kofordi
Myers & Patton, 1989
Southern Peru Size: About 10 cm (4 in) long, plus about 8 cm (3 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest, grassland, rocky areas, and shrubland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Lindbergh's grass mouse


A. lindberghi
Hershkovitz, 1990
Eastern Brazil Size: 6–10 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 4–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Grassland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 DD 


Unknown [18]

Molina's grass mouse


A. molinae
Contreras, 1968
Argentina Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–8 cm (3 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Shrubland and rocky areas[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Montane grass mouse

A. montensis
Thomas, 1913
Southeastern South America Size: 10–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 8–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Savanna, forest, and inland wetlands[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Monte grass mouse


A. oenos
Thomas, 1897
Argentina Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 6–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Grassland and forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 NE 


Unknown

Paraná grass mouse

A. paranaensis
Christoff, Fagundes, Sbalqueiro, Mattevi, & Yonenaga-Yassuda, 2000
Southeastern South America Size: 8–13 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 6–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Philip Myers's akodont


A. philipmyersi
Pardiñas, D'Elía, Cirignoli, & Suárez, 2005
Northeastern Argentina Size: About 9 cm (4 in) long, plus about 6 cm (2 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 DD 


Unknown [18]

Polop's grass mouse


A. polopi
Jayat, Ortiz, Salazar-Bravo, Pardiñas, & D'Elía, 2010
Agentina Size: 7–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 5–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Grassland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Puno grass mouse


A. subfuscus
Osgood, 1944
Bolivia and southern Peru Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 6–7 cm (2–3 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Grassland and forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Reig's grass mouse


A. reigi
González, Langguth, & Oliveira, 1998
Uruguay and southern Brazil Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 8–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

São Paulo grass mouse


A. sanctipaulensis
Hershkovitz, 1990
Southern Brazil Size: 7–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 5–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 DD 


Unknown [18]

Serra do Mar grass mouse


A. serrensis
Thomas, 1902
Southern Brazil Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 7–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Silent grass mouse


A. surdus
Thomas, 1917
Southern Peru Size: About 11 cm (4 in) long, plus about 8 cm (3 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 VU 


Unknown [18]

Smoky grass mouse


A. fumeus
Thomas, 1902
Bolivia and southern Peru Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 7–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Grassland, forest, and shrubland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Soft grass mouse

A. mollis
Thomas, 1894
Ecuador and Peru Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 5–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Spegazzini's grass mouse


A. spegazzinii
Thomas, 1897
Western Argentina
Size: 6–11 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 4–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Grassland and forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Tarija akodont


A. pervalens
Thomas, 1925
Southern Bolivia and northern Argentina Size: About 12 cm (5 in) long, plus about 9 cm (4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest and shrubland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 DD 


Unknown [18]

Thespian grass mouse


A. mimus
(Thomas, 1901)
Boliva and southern Peru Size: About 10 cm (4 in) long, plus about 10 cm (4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Unicolored grass mouse


A. caenosus
Thomas, 1918
Southern Bolivia and northern Argentina
Size: 7–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 4–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Grassland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 DD 


Unknown [18]

Variable grass mouse


A. varius
Thomas, 1902
Bolivia Size: 10–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest and shrubland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 DD 


Unknown [18]

White-bellied grass mouse

A. albiventer
Thomas, 1897
Western South America Size: 8–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 6–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Grassland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

White-throated grass mouse


A. simulator
Thomas, 1916
Southern Bolivia and northern Argentina Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 6–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest, grassland, and shrubland[18]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [18]

Genus Amphinectomys Malygin, 1994 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Ucayali water rat


A. savamis
Malygin, 1994
Northern Peru Size: 18–19 cm (7 in) long, plus 17–21 cm (7–8 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[21]

Diet: Unknown[22]
 DD 


Unknown [21]

Genus Andalgalomys Williams & Mares, 1978 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Olrog's chaco mouse


A. olrogi
Williams & Mares, 1978
Northern Argentina Size: 7–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 8–14 cm (3–6 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Shrubland[24]

Diet: Grass, grain, and mesquite fruit[25]
 LC 


Unknown [24]

Pearson's chaco mouse


A. pearsoni
(Myers, 1977)
Southern Bolivia and Paraguay Size: 8–13 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 9–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Grassland[24]

Diet: Grass, grain, and mesquite fruit[25]
 LC 


Unknown [24]

Genus Andinomys Thomas, 1902 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Andean mouse


A. edax
Thomas, 1902
Western South America Size: 13–19 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 10–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Grassland and shrubland[27]

Diet: Vegetation[28]
 LC 


Unknown [27]

Genus Anotomys – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Aquatic rat


A. leander
Thomas, 1906
Ecuador and Colombia Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 12–16 cm (5–6 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, grassland, and forest[30]

Diet: Fish[31]
 EN 


Unknown [30]

Genus Auliscomys Thomas, 1906 – three species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Andean big-eared mouse


A. sublimis
(Thomas, 1900)
Western South America Size: 9–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 4–7 cm (2–3 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and rocky areas[32]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [32]

Bolivian big-eared mouse

A. boliviensis
(Waterhouse, 1846)
Western South America Size: About 13 cm (5 in) long, plus 6–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Grassland, rocky areas, inland wetlands, and shrubland[32]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [32]

Painted big-eared mouse

A. pictus
(Thomas, 1884)
Western South America Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Rocky areas, shrubland, and grassland[32]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [32]

Genus Bibimys Massoia, 1979 – three species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Chaco crimson-nosed rat


B. chacoensis
(Shamel, 1931)
Paraguay and northern Argentina Size: 9–10 cm (4 in) long, plus 7–8 cm (3 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[34]

Diet: Grass and seeds[35]
 LC 


Unknown [34]

Large-lipped crimson-nosed rat

B. labiosus
(Winge, 1887)
Northeastern Argentina and southern Brazil Size: 7–9 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 6–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Forest[34]

Diet: Grass and seeds[35]
 LC 


Unknown [34]

Torres's crimson-nosed rat


B. torresi
Massoia, 1979
Eastern Argentina Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 7–8 cm (3 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and grassland[34]

Diet: Grass and seeds[35]
 VU 


Unknown [34]

Genus Blarinomys Thomas, 1896 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Brazilian shrew mouse


B. breviceps
(Winge, 1888)
Northeastern Argentina and southern Brazil Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 3–6 cm (1–2 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[37]

Diet: Insects and worms[38]
 LC 


Unknown [37]

Genus Brucepattersonius Hershkovitz, 1998 – seven species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Arroyo of Paradise brucie


B. paradisus
Mares & Braun, 2000
Northeastern Argentina and southern Brazil Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest and rocky areas[39]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [39]

Gray-bellied akodont


B. griserufescens
Hershkovitz, 1998
Southeastern Brazil Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 9–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[39]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [39]

Guaraní akodont


B. guarani
Mares & Braun, 2000
Northeastern Argentina and southern Brazil Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[39]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [39]

Ihering's akodont


B. iheringi
(Thomas, 1896)
Northeastern Argentina and southern Brazil Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[39]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [39]

Misiones akodont


B. misionensis
Mares & Braun, 2000
Northeastern Argentina and southern Brazil Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[39]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [39]

Red-bellied akodont


B. igniventris
Hershkovitz, 1998
Southern Brazil Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 8–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[39]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [39]

Soricine brucie


B. soricinus
Hershkovitz, 1998
Southern Brazil Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 8–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[39]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [39]

Genus Calomys Waterhouse, 1837 – thirteen species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Andean vesper mouse


C. lepidus
(Thomas, 1884)
Western South America Size: 6–7 cm (2–3 in) long, plus 3–5 cm (1–2 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Rocky areas and grassland[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Bolivian vesper mouse


C. boliviae
(Thomas, 1901)
Bolivia and nothern Argentina Size: About 11 cm (4 in) long, plus tail[42]

Habitat: Forest[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Caatinga vesper mouse

C. expulsus
(Lund, 1841)
Eastern Brazil Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Savanna and shrubland[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Crafty vesper mouse

C. callidus
(Thomas, 1916)
Northern Argentina Size: 7–14 cm (3–6 in) long, plus 5–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Shrubland[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Córdoba vesper mouse


C. venustus
(Thomas, 1894)
Argentina Size: 6–17 cm (2–7 in) long, plus 4–11 cm (2–4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Grassland and shrubland[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Delicate vesper mouse


C. tener
Winge, 1888
Eastern South America Size: 7–9 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 4–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Grassland and shrubland[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Drylands vesper mouse

C. musculinus
(Thomas, 1913)
Central and southern South America
Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Shrubland[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Fecund vesper mouse


C. fecundus
(Thomas, 1926)
Bolivia Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 5–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Forest[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Hummelinck's vesper mouse


C. hummelincki
(Husson, 1960)
Northern South America Size: 5–7 cm (2–3 in) long, plus 4–6 cm (2 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Savanna and grassland[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Large vesper mouse


C. callosus
Rengger, 1830
Central and eastern South America Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Grassland and shrubland[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Peruvian vesper mouse


C. sorellus
(Thomas, 1900)
Peru Size: 7–9 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 4–7 cm (2–3 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Grassland, forest, and shrubland[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Small vesper mouse

C. laucha
Fischer von Waldheim, 1814
Central and southern South America Size: 5–7 cm (2–3 in) long, plus 4–6 cm (2 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Forest, grassland, and shrubland[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Tocantins vesper mouse


C. tocantinsi
Bonvicino, Lima, & Almeida, 2003
Central Brazil Size: 7–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 6–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and forest[40]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[41]
 LC 


Unknown [40]

Genus Casiomys Voss, 2024 – six species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Alfaro's rice rat

C. alfaroi
(Allen, 1891)
Mexico, Central America, and northeastern South America Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[44]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [44]

Black-eared rice rat


C. melanotis
(Thomas, 1893)
Southern Mexico Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 9–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[44]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [44]

Chapman's rice rat

C. chapmani
(Thomas, 1898)
Southern Mexico Size: 8–16 cm (3–6 in) long, plus 9–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[44]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 VU 


Unknown [44]

Cloud Forest rice rat


C. saturatior
(Merriam, 1901)
Southern Mexico and Central America Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[44]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [44]

Long-nosed rice rat

C. rostratus
(Merriam, 1901)
Mexico and Central America Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 12–15 cm (5–6 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[44]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [44]

Striped rice rat


C. rhabdops
(Merriam, 1901)
Guatemala Size: 11–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 13–15 cm (5–6 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[44]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 EN 


Unknown [44]

Genus Cerradomys Weksler, Percequillo, & Voss, 2006 – four species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Lindbergh's rice rat


C. scotti
(Langguth & Bonvicino, 2002)
Central South America Size: 12–19 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 14–20 cm (6–8 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Shrubland, savanna, and grassland[46]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [46]

Maracaju rice rat


C. maracajuensis
(Langguth & Bonvicino, 2002)
Central South America Size: 14–19 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 17–23 cm (7–9 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Forest and inland wetlands[46]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [46]

Marinho's rice rat


C. marinhus
(Bonvicino, 2003)
Eastern Brazil Size: 15–18 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 19–21 cm (7–8 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and savanna[46]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [46]

Terraced rice rat


C. subflavus
(Wagner, 1842)
Eastern Brazil Size: 12–18 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 15–21 cm (6–8 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Forest[46]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [46]

Genus Chelemys Thomas, 1903 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Andean long-clawed mouse


C. macronyx
(Thomas, 1894)
Southern Chile and southwestern Argentina Size: 10–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 4–7 cm (2–3 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Grassland, forest, and shrubland[47]

Diet: Arthropods, vegetation, and fungi[48]
 LC 


Unknown [47]

Large long-clawed mouse

C. megalonyx
(Waterhouse, 1845)
Central Chile Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 5–6 cm (2 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Shrubland and forest[47]

Diet: Arthropods, vegetation, and fungi[48]
 NT 


Unknown [47]

Genus Chibchanomys Voss, 1988 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Chibchan water mouse


C. trichotis
(Thomas, 1897)
Colombia and western Venezuela Size: 11–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 11–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Grassland, inland wetlands, and forest[49]

Diet: Aquatic invertebrates and small animals[31]
 DD 


Unknown [49]

Las Cajas water mouse


C. orcesi
(Jenkins & Barnett, 1997)
Ecuador and Peru Size: 10–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and grassland[49]

Diet: Aquatic invertebrates and small animals[31]
 DD 


Unknown [49]

Genus Chilomys Thomas, 1897 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Colombian forest mouse


C. instans
Thomas, 1895
Northwestern South America Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest[50]

Diet: Omnivorous[50]
 LC 


Unknown [50]

Genus Chinchillula Thomas, 1898 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Altiplano chinchilla mouse


C. sahamae
Thomas, 1898
Western South America
Size: 15–17 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 9–11 cm (4 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Shrubland and rocky areas[51]

Diet: Vegetation[28]
 LC 


Unknown [51]

Genus Delomys Thomas, 1917 – three species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Montane Atlantic Forest rat


D. collinus
Thomas, 1917
Southeastern Brazil Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[52]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [52]

Pallid Atlantic Forest rat


D. sublineatus
Thomas, 1903
Southern Brazil Size: 12–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest[52]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [52]

Striped Atlantic Forest rat

D. dorsalis
(Hensel, 1872)
Southeastern South America Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest[52]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [52]

Genus Deltamys Thomas, 1917 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Kemp's grass mouse

D. kempi
Thomas, 1917
Southeastern South America Size: About 10 cm (4 in) long, plus about 8 cm (3 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and grassland[53]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [53]

Genus Drymoreomys Percequillo, Weksler, & Costa, 2011 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
White-throated montane forest rat

D. albimaculatus
Percequillo, Weksler, & Costa, 2011
Southeastern Brazil
Size: 11–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 14–18 cm (6–7 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Forest[55]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 NT 


Unknown [55]

Genus Eligmodontia F. Cuvier, 1837 – four species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Andean gerbil mouse


E. puerulus
(Philippi, 1896)
Western South America Size: 6–10 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 5–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Grassland and shrubland[56]

Diet: Grain, vegetation, and insects[25]
 LC 


Unknown [56]

Lowland gerbil mouse


E. typus
F. Cuvier, 1837
Argentina and southern Chile
Size: About 9 cm (4 in) long, plus about 10 cm (4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Desert, grassland, and shrubland[56]

Diet: Grain, vegetation, and insects[25]
 LC 


Unknown [56]

Monte gerbil mouse


E. moreni
(Thomas, 1896)
Northern Argentina Size: 6–9 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 9–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Desert and shrubland[56]

Diet: Grain, vegetation, and insects[25]
 LC 


Unknown [56]

Morgan's gerbil mouse


E. morgani
Allen, 1901
Argentina and southern Chile Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[56]

Diet: Grain, vegetation, and insects[25]
 LC 


Unknown [56]

Genus Eremoryzomys Weksler, Percequillo, & Voss, 2006 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Gray rice rat


E. polius
Osgood, 1913
Northern Peru and southern Ecuador
Size: 14–18 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 16–21 cm (6–8 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Forest[57]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [57]

Genus Euneomys Coues, 1874 – four species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Biting chinchilla mouse


E. mordax
Thomas, 1912
Central Chile and western Argentina Size: 14–15 cm (6 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Grassland[58]

Diet: Vegetation[59]
 LC 


Unknown [58]

Burrowing chinchilla mouse


E. fossor
Thomas, 1899
Northern Argentina Size: 14–15 cm (6 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Shrubland[58]

Diet: Vegetation[59]
 DD 


Unknown [58]

Patagonian chinchilla mouse

E. chinchilloides
(Waterhouse, 1839)
Southern Chile Size: 7–16 cm (3–6 in) long, plus 4–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest and shrubland[58]

Diet: Vegetation[59]
 DD 


Unknown [58]

Peterson's chinchilla mouse


E. petersoni
Allen, 1903
Southern Argentina and southern Chile Size: 7–16 cm (3–6 in) long, plus 4–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Rocky areas, grassland, and shrubland[58]

Diet: Vegetation[59]
 LC 


Unknown [58]

Genus Euryoryzomys Weksler, Percequillo, & Voss, 2006 – six species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Big-headed rice rat


E. legatus
(Thomas, 1925)
Southern Boliva and northern Argentina (in yellow)
Size: 12–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 13–17 cm (5–7 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[60]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [60]

Elegant rice rat

E. nitidus
(Thomas, 1884)
Western South America Size: 10–17 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 11–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[60]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [60]

Emmons' rice rat


E. emmonsae
(Musser, Brothers, Gardner, & Carleton, 1998)
Central Brazil
Size: 12–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 14–16 cm (6 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[60]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 DD 


Unknown [60]

MacConnell's rice rat


E. macconnelli
(Thomas, 1910)
Northern South America Size: 13–17 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 12–18 cm (5–7 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[60]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [60]

Monster rice rat


E. lamia
(Thomas, 1901)
Central Brazil (in purple)
Size: 14–17 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 13–16 cm (5–6 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest and savanna[60]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 VU 


Unknown [60]

Russet rice rat


E. russatus
(Wagner, 1848)
Southeastern South America (in blue)
Size: 9–18 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 9–19 cm (4–7 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[60]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [60]

Genus Galenomys Thomas, 1916 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Garlepp's mouse


G. garleppi
(Thomas, 1898)
Western South America Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 3–5 cm (1–2 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Grassland[61]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 DD 


Unknown [61]

Genus Geoxus Thomas, 1919 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Long-clawed mole mouse

G. valdivianus
(Philippi, 1858)
Southern Chile and southern Argentina Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 3–5 cm (1–2 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Forest and shrubland[62]

Diet: Worms, insects, and other arthropods[48]
 LC 


Unknown [62]

Pearson's long-clawed akodont


G. annectens
(Patterson, 2003)
Central Chile Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Forest[62]

Diet: Worms, insects, and other arthropods[48]
 VU 


Unknown [62]

Genus Graomys Thomas, 1916 – four species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Central leaf-eared mouse

G. chacoensis
Thomas, 1902
South-central South America Size: About 14 cm (6 in) long, plus about 16 cm (6 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[63]

Diet: Grass, grain, and mesquite fruit[25]
 DD 


Unknown [63]

Edith's leaf-eared mouse


G. edithae
Thomas, 1919
Northern Argentina Size: About 11 cm (4 in) long, plus about 13 cm (5 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Grassland[63]

Diet: Grass, grain, and mesquite fruit[25]
 DD 


Unknown [63]

Gray leaf-eared mouse

G. griseoflavus
Waterhouse, 1837
Central and southern South America Size: 11–17 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 13–18 cm (5–7 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Shrubland[63]

Diet: Grass, grain, and mesquite fruit[25]
 LC 


Unknown [63]

Pale leaf-eared mouse


G. domorum
(Thomas, 1902)
Southern Bolivia and northern Argentina Size: 10–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 14–17 cm (6–7 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[63]

Diet: Grass, grain, and mesquite fruit[25]
 LC 


Unknown [63]

Genus Gyldenstolpia Pardiñas & D'Elía & Teta, 2009 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Fossorial giant rat

G. fronto
(Winge, 1888)
Southern Paraguay and northern Argentina Size: About 22 cm (9 in) long, plus about 11 cm (4 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and savanna[64]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 CR 


Unknown [64]

Genus Handleyomys Voss, Gómez-Laverde, and Pacheco, 2002 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Colombian rice rat


H. intectus
(Thomas, 1921)
Northwestern Colombia Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 7–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[65]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [65]

Dusky-footed Handley's mouse


H. fuscatus
(Allen, 1912)
Northwestern Colombia Size: 8–13 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 7–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[65]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [65]

Genus Holochilus Brandt, 1835 – three species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Amazonian marsh rat

H. sciureus
Wagner, 1842
Northern South America Size: 13–18 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 12–17 cm (5–7 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Grassland and inland wetlands[66]

Diet: Marsh plants and molluscs[67]
 LC 


Unknown [66]

Brazilian marsh rat

H. brasiliensis
(Desmarest, 1819)
Southeastern South America
Size: 14–24 cm (6–9 in) long, plus 16–24 cm (6–9 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[66]

Diet: Marsh plants and molluscs[67]
 LC 


Unknown [66]

Chacoan marsh rat

H. chacarius
Thomas, 1906
Central South America Size: 14–20 cm (6–8 in) long, plus 14–19 cm (6–7 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and shrubland[66]

Diet: Marsh plants and molluscs[67]
 LC 


Unknown [66]

Genus Hylaeamys Weksler, Percequillo, & Voss, 2006 – eight species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Atlantic Forest rice rat


H. seuanezi
(Lund, 1840)
Southeastern Brazil Size: 12–18 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 10–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 NE 


Unknown

Atlantic forest oryzomys


H. laticeps
(Lund, 1840)
Southeastern Brazil Size: 12–18 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 10–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[68]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [68]

Azara's broad-headed oryzomys

H. megacephalus
(Fischer von Waldheim, 1814)
Central and northern South America Size: 8–16 cm (3–6 in) long, plus 9–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[68]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [68]

Bolivian rice rat


H. acritus
(Emmons & Patton, 2005)
Northern Bolivia and western Brazil Size: 13–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 11–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest and savanna[68]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [68]

Sowbug rice rat


H. oniscus
(Thomas, 1904)
Eastern Brazil Size: 14–17 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 13–17 cm (5–7 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[68]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 NT 


Unknown [68]

Tate's rice rat


H. tatei
(Musser, Brothers, Gardner, & Carleton, 1998)
Ecuador Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 12–19 cm (5–7 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[68]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [68]

Western Amazonian rice rat

H. perenensis
(Allen, 1901)
Western South America Size: 8–17 cm (3–7 in) long, plus 9–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest, grassland, and inland wetlands[68]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [68]

Yungas rice rat


H. yunganus
(Thomas, 1902)
Central and northern South America Size: 11–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[68]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [68]

Genus Ichthyomys Thomas, 1893 – four species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Crab-eating rat

I. hydrobates
(Winge, 1891)
Northwestern South America Size: 13–19 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 12–15 cm (5–6 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[69]

Diet: Fish, crabs, and aquatic insects[70]
 LC 


Unknown [69]

Pittier's crab-eating rat


I. pittieri
Handley & Mondolfi, 1963
Northern Venezuela Size: 9–18 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 8–15 cm (3–6 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[69]

Diet: Fish, crabs, and aquatic insects[70]
 NT 


Unknown [69]

Stolzmann's crab-eating rat

I. stolzmanni
Thomas, 1893
Ecuador and Peru Size: About 16 cm (6 in) long, plus 17–19 cm (7 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest and inland wetlands[69]

Diet: Fish, crabs, and aquatic insects[70]
 DD 


Unknown [69]

Tweedy's crab-eating rat


I. tweedii
Anthony, 1921
Ecuador Size: 14–20 cm (6–8 in) long, plus 13–16 cm (5–6 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[69]

Diet: Fish, crabs, and aquatic insects[70]
 DD 


Unknown [69]

Genus Irenomys Thomas, 1919 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Chilean climbing mouse


I. tarsalis
(Philippi, 1900)
Southern Chile and southwestern Argentina Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 16–20 cm (6–8 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Shrubland and forest[71]

Diet: Fruit, seeds, and vegetation[72]
 LC 


Unknown [71]

Genus Juliomys González, 2000 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Lesser Wilfred's mouse


J. pictipes
Osgood, 1933
Southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 8–12 cm (3–5 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest[73]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [73]

Montane red-rumped tree mouse

J. rimofrons
Oliveira & Bonvicino, 2002
Southeastern Brazil Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 9–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest[73]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 NT 


Unknown [73]

Genus Juscelinomys Oliveira, 1965 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Candango mouse

J. candango
Oliveira, 1965
Central Brazil Size: Unknown[1]

Habitat: Unknown[74]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[75]
 EX 


0 [74]

Huanchaca mouse


J. huanchacae
Emmons, 1999
Northeastern Bolivia and western Brazil Size: 13–20 cm (5–8 in) long, plus 8–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Grassland and savanna[74]

Diet: Vegetation and insects[75]
 DD 


Unknown [74]

Genus Kunsia Hershkovitz, 1966 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Woolly giant rat

K. tomentosus
Lichtenstein, 1830
Northern Bolivia and western Brazil Size: 18–29 cm (7–11 in) long, plus 14–20 cm (6–8 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Grassland[76]

Diet: Roots and grass[76]
 LC 


Unknown [76]

Genus Lenoxus Thomas, 1909 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Andean rat


L. apicalis
(Allen, 1900)
Southern Peru and western Bolivia Size: 11–17 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 13–19 cm (5–7 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[77]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [77]

Genus Loxodontomys Osgood, 1947 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Pikumche pericote


L. pikumche
Spotorno, Cofré, Manríquez, Vilina, Walker, & Marquet, 1998
Central Chile Size: 9–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 8–12 cm (3–5 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Shrubland[78]

Diet: Vegetation, fungi, and flowers[79]
 LC 


Unknown [78]

Southern big-eared mouse

L. micropus
(Waterhouse, 1837)
Southern Chile and southwestern Argentina Size: 9–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 8–12 cm (3–5 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Shrubland[78]

Diet: Vegetation, fungi, and flowers[79]
 LC 


Unknown [78]

Genus Lundomys Voss & Carleton, 1993 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Lund's amphibious rat


L. molitor
Winge, 1887
Uruguay and southern Brazil Size: 17–24 cm (7–9 in) long, plus 19–29 cm (7–11 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, forest, and grassland[80]

Diet: Vegetation[81]
 LC 


Unknown [80]

Genus Megalomys Trouessart, 1881 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Desmarest's pilorie

M. desmarestii
(Fischer von Waldheim, 1829)
Martinique Size: Unknown[1]

Habitat: Unknown[82]

Diet: Unknown[83]
 EX 


0 [82]

Saint Lucia pilorie

M. luciae
(Forsyth Major, 1901)
St. Lucia Size: Unknown[1]

Habitat: Unknown[82]

Diet: Unknown[83]
 EX 


0 [82]

Genus Megaoryzomys Lenglet & Coppois, 1979 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Galápagos giant rat

M. curioi
Niethammer, 1964
Santa Cruz island of the Galápagos Islands Size: Unknown[1]

Habitat: Shrubland[84]

Diet: Unknown[85]
 EX 


0 [84]

Genus Melanomys Thomas, 1902 – three species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Dusky rice rat

M. caliginosus
(Tomes, 1860)
Central America and northwestern South America Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 7–12 cm (3–5 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Forest[86]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[87]
 LC 


Unknown [86]

Robust dark rice rat


M. robustulus
(Thomas, 1914)
Ecuador Size: About 12 cm (5 in) long, plus about 9 cm (4 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Forest[86]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[87]
 LC 


Unknown [86]

Zuniga's dark rice rat


M. zunigae
(Sanborn, 1949)
Southwestern Peru Size: Unknown length, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Shrubland and desert[86]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[87]
 CR 


Unknown [86]

Genus Microakodontomys Hershkovitz, 1993 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Transitional colilargo

M. transitorius
Hershkovitz, 1993
Central Brazil Size: About 7 cm (3 in) long, plus about 9 cm (4 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[88]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 EN 


Unknown [88]

Genus Microryzomys Thomas, 1917 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Montane colilargo


M. minutus
(Tomes, 1860)
Northwestern South America Size: 6–10 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 11–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Rocky areas, grassland, and forest[89]

Diet: Seeds and vegetation[89]
 LC 


Unknown [89]

Páramo colilargo


M. altissimus
(Osgood, 1933)
Ecuador and Peru Size: 6–10 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 10–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Grassland[89]

Diet: Seeds and vegetation[89]
 LC 


Unknown [89]

Genus Mindomys Weksler, Percequillo, & Voss, 2006 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Hammond's rice rat


M. hammondi
Thomas, 1913
Ecuador
Size: 17–29 cm (7–11 in) long, plus 22–25 cm (9–10 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[90]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 EN 


Unknown [90]

Genus Neacomys Thomas, 1900 – eight species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Common bristly mouse

N. spinosus
Thomas, 1882
Western and central South America Size: 7–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 8–13 cm (3–5 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Forest[92]

Diet: Seeds, insects, and fruit[92]
 LC 


Unknown [92]

Dubost's bristly mouse


N. dubosti
Voss, Lunde, & Simmons, 2001
Northeastern South America Size: 6–9 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 7–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Forest[92]

Diet: Seeds, insects, and fruit[92]
 LC 


Unknown [92]

Guiana bristly mouse


N. guianae
Thomas, 1905
Northern South America Size: 6–9 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Forest[92]

Diet: Seeds, insects, and fruit[92]
 LC 


Unknown [92]

Musser's bristly mouse


N. musseri
Patton, Silva, & Malcolm, 2000
Eastern Peru and western Brazil Size: 6–7 cm (2–3 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Forest[92]

Diet: Seeds, insects, and fruit[92]
 LC 


Unknown [92]

Narrow-footed bristly mouse


N. tenuipes
Thomas, 1900
Northwestern South America Size: 7–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 7–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Forest[92]

Diet: Seeds, insects, and fruit[92]
 LC 


Unknown [92]

Painted bristly mouse


N. pictus
Goldman, 1912
Eastern Panama Size: 6–9 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Forest[92]

Diet: Seeds, insects, and fruit[92]
 DD 


Unknown [92]

Paracou bristly mouse


N. paracou
Voss, Lunde, & Simmons, 2001
Northern South America Size: 7–9 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Forest[92]

Diet: Seeds, insects, and fruit[92]
 LC 


Unknown [92]

Small bristly mouse


N. minutus
Patton, Silva, & Malcolm, 2000
Western Brazil Size: 6–8 cm (2–3 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Forest[92]

Diet: Seeds, insects, and fruit[92]
 LC 


Unknown [92]

Genus Necromys Ameghino, 1889 – nine species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Argentine bolo mouse


N. benefactus
(Thomas, 1919)
Northeastern Argentina Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 5–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Grassland and shrubland[93]

Diet: Arthropods[94]
 LC 


Unknown [93]

Dark bolo mouse

N. obscurus
(Waterhouse, 1837)
Uruguay and eastern Argentina Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 5–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and grassland[93]

Diet: Arthropods[94]
 LC 


Unknown [93]

Hairy-tailed bolo mouse

N. lasiurus
(Lund, 1841)
Central and eastern South America Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 5–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Savanna, forest, and grassland[93]

Diet: Arthropods[94]
 LC 


Unknown [93]

Northern grass mouse


N. urichi
(Allen & Chapman, 1897)
Northern South America Size: 10–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 6–11 cm (2–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Forest[93]

Diet: Arthropods[94]
 LC 


Unknown [93]

Paraguayan bolo mouse


N. lenguarum
(Thomas, 1898)
West-central South America Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 5–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Shrubland, savanna, and grassland[93]

Diet: Arthropods[94]
 LC 


Unknown [93]

Pleasant bolo mouse


N. amoenus
(Thomas, 1900)
Western South America Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 6–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[93]

Diet: Arthropods[94]
 LC 


Unknown [93]

Rufous-bellied bolo mouse


N. lactens
(Thomas, 1918)
Bolivia and northern Argentina Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[93]

Diet: Arthropods[94]
 LC 


Unknown [93]

Spotted bolo mouse


N. punctulatus
(Thomas, 1894)
Colombia and Ecuador Size: About 13 cm (5 in) long, plus about 7 cm (3 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Unknown[93]

Diet: Arthropods[94]
 DD 


Unknown [93]

Temchuk's bolo mouse


N. temchuki
(Massoia, 1980)
Northeastern Argentina Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 5–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Grassland and forest[93]

Diet: Arthropods[94]
 LC 


Unknown [93]

Genus Nectomys Peters, 1861 – five species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Common water rat


N. rattus
(Pelzeln, 1883)
Central and northern South America Size: 12–29 cm (5–11 in) long, plus 12–25 cm (5–10 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Grassland, forest, savanna, shrubland, and inland wetlands[95]

Diet: Vegetation, insects, tadpoles, and small fish[22]
 LC 


Unknown [95]

Magdalena water rat


N. magdalenae
Thomas, 1897
Colombia Size: 18–29 cm (7–11 in) long, plus 19–27 cm (7–11 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, forest, and grassland[95]

Diet: Vegetation, insects, tadpoles, and small fish[22]
 DD 


Unknown [95]

South American water rat

N. squamipes
(Brants, 1827)
Eastern South America Size: 11–26 cm (4–10 in) long, plus 12–29 cm (5–11 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Inland wetlands[95]

Diet: Vegetation, insects, tadpoles, and small fish[22]
 LC 


Unknown [95]

Trinidad water rat


N. palmipes
Allen & Chapman, 1893
Eastern Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago Size: 15–25 cm (6–10 in) long, plus 14–23 cm (6–9 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[95]

Diet: Vegetation, insects, tadpoles, and small fish[22]
 LC 


Unknown [95]

Western Amazonian water rat

N. apicalis
Peters, 1861
Western South America Size: 14–27 cm (6–11 in) long, plus 16–27 cm (6–11 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, forest, and grassland[95]

Diet: Vegetation, insects, tadpoles, and small fish[22]
 LC 


Unknown [95]

Genus Neomicroxus Alvarado-Serrano and D'Elía, 2013 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Bogotá grass mouse


N. bogotensis
Thomas, 1895
Colombia and Western Venezuela Size: 7–9 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 6–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[96]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [96]

Ecuadorian grass mouse


N. latebricola
Thomas, 1895
Ecuador Size: 7–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 6–10 cm (2–4 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and forest[96]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 EN 


Unknown [96]

Genus Neotomys Thomas, 1894 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Andean swamp rat

N. ebriosus
Thomas, 1894
Western South America Size: 9–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, shrubland, and grassland[97]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [97]

Genus Nephelomys Weksler, Percequillo, & Voss, 2006 – seven species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Boquete rice rat

N. devius
(Bangs, 1902)
Costa Rica and Panama
Size: 15–17 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 18–20 cm (7–8 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest[98]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [98]

Caracol rice rat


N. caracolus
(Thomas, 1914)
Northern Venezuela
Size: About 14 cm (6 in) long, plus about 16 cm (6 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest[98]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [98]

Ecuadorian rice rat


N. auriventer
(Thomas, 1899)
Ecuador
Size: 14–18 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 16–20 cm (6–8 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[98]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [98]

Keays's rice rat


N. keaysi
(Allen, 1900)
Southern Peru and Bolivia
Size: 12–17 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 14–21 cm (6–8 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[98]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [98]

Light-footed rice rat


N. levipes
(Thomas, 1902)
Southern Peru and Bolivia
Size: 11–17 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 14–19 cm (6–7 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[98]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [98]

Mérida rice rat


N. meridensis
(Thomas, 1894)
Western Venezuela
Size: 13–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 17–18 cm (7 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest[98]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [98]

Tomes's rice rat


N. albigularis
(Tomes, 1860)
Panama and Northwestern South America
Size: 10–17 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 13–19 cm (5–7 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[98]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [98]

Genus Nesoryzomys Heller, 1904 – five species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Darwin's Galápagos mouse


N. darwini
Osgood, 1929
Santa Cruz island of the Galápagos Islands Size: Unknown[1]

Habitat: Forest and shrubland[99]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 EX 


0 [99]

Fernandina Galápagos mouse


N. fernandinae
Hutterer & Hirsch, 1979
Fernandina island of the Galápagos Islands Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Shrubland and forest[99]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 VU 


Unknown [99]

Indefatigable Galápagos mouse


N. indefessus
(Thomas, 1899)
Galápagos Islands Size: Unknown[1]

Habitat: Shrubland[99]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 EX 


0 [99]

Large Fernandina Galápagos mouse


N. narboroughi
Heller, 1904
Fernandina island of the Galápagos Islands Size: 11–18 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 10–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Forest and shrubland[99]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 VU 


Unknown [99]

Santiago Galápagos mouse


N. swarthi
Orr, 1938
Santiago island of the Galápagos Islands Size: 11–19 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 10–17 cm (4–7 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[99]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 VU 


Unknown [99]

Genus Neusticomys Anthony, 1921 – six species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Ferreira's fish-eating rat


N. ferreirai
(Percequillo, Carmignotto, & Silva, 2005)
Central Brazil Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest[101]

Diet: Aquatic invertebrates[102]
 DD 


Unknown [101]

Montane fish-eating rat

N. monticolus
Anthony, 1921
Colombia and Ecuador Size: 9–21 cm (4–8 in) long, plus 8–12 cm (3–5 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[101]

Diet: Aquatic invertebrates[102]
 LC 


Unknown [101]

Oyapock's fish-eating rat


N. oyapocki
Dubost & Petter, 1978
Northwestern South America Size: 9–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest, inland wetlands, and savanna[101]

Diet: Aquatic invertebrates[102]
 DD 


Unknown [101]

Peruvian fish-eating rat


N. mussoi
Ochoa G. & Soriano, 1991
Western Venezuela Size: 9–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest and inland wetlands[101]

Diet: Aquatic invertebrates[102]
 VU 


Unknown [101]

Peruvian fish-eating rat


N. peruviensis
Musser & Gardner, 1974
Southern Peru Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 9–11 cm (4 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest and inland wetlands[101]

Diet: Aquatic invertebrates[102]
 LC 


Unknown [101]

Venezuelan fish-eating rat


N. venezuelae
Anthony, 1929
Northern South America Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 10–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[101]

Diet: Aquatic invertebrates[102]
 VU 


Unknown [101]

Genus Noronhomys Olson & Carleton, 1999 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Vespucci's rodent


N. vespuccii
Olson & Carleton, 1999
Fernando de Noronha islands northeast of Brazil
Size: Unknown[1]

Habitat: Shrubland[103]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 EX 


0 [103]

Genus Notiomys Thomas, 1890 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Edwards's long-clawed mouse


N. edwardsii
(Thomas, 1890)
Southern Argentina Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 3–5 cm (1–2 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and rocky areas[104]

Diet: Insects and seeds[105]
 LC 


Unknown [104]

Genus Oecomys Thomas, 1906 – fifteen species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Atlantic Forest arboreal rice rat

O. catherinae
Thomas, 1909
Eastern South America Size: 12–14 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 14–17 cm (6–7 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, savanna, and inland wetlands[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Bicolored arboreal rice rat

O. bicolor
(Tomes, 1860)
Central and northern South America and Panama Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 9–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Brazilian arboreal rice rat


O. paricola
Thomas, 1904
Central South America Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 11–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 DD 


Unknown [106]

Cleber's arboreal rice rat


O. cleberi
Locks, 1981
Southern Brazil Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 8–13 cm (3–5 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 DD 


Unknown [106]

Dusky arboreal rice rat


O. phaeotis
(Thomas, 1901)
Southern Peru Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Foothill arboreal rice rat


O. superans
Thomas, 1911
Western South America Size: 13–17 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 15–19 cm (6–7 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

King arboreal rice rat


O. rex
Thomas, 1910
Northern South America
Size: 12–14 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 14–17 cm (6–7 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Mamore arboreal rice rat


O. mamorae
Thomas, 1906
Central South America
Size: 12–17 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 14–18 cm (6–7 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest, savanna, and shrubland[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

North Amazonian arboreal rice rat


O. auyantepui
Tate, 1939
Northern South America Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Red arboreal rice rat


O. rutilus
Anthony, 1921
Northern South America Size: 7–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 8–13 cm (3–5 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Robert's arboreal rice rat


O. roberti
Thomas, 1904
Central South America Size: 8–13 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 10–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Trinidad arboreal rice rat


O. trinitatis
(Allen & Chapman, 1893)
Central America and western, northern, and eastern South America Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 13–17 cm (5–7 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Unicolored arboreal rice rat


O. concolor
Wagner, 1845
Central and northern South America Size: 11–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 13–16 cm (5–6 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Venezuelan arboreal rice rat


O. speciosus
(Allen & Chapman, 1893)
Northern South America Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 12–15 cm (5–6 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Yellow arboreal rice rat


O. flavicans
(Thomas, 1894)
Northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 13–15 cm (5–6 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest[106]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[100]
 LC 


Unknown [106]

Genus Oligoryzomys Bangs, 1900 – nineteen species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Andean pygmy rice rat


O. andinus
(Osgood, 1914)
Peru and Bolivia Size: About 10 cm (4 in) long, plus about 15 cm (6 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Shrubland[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Black-footed pygmy rice rat

O. nigripes
(Olfers, 1818)
Eastern South America Size: 7–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Shrubland, savanna, forest, and grassland[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Brazilian pygmy rice rat


O. eliurus
Wagner, 1845
Eastern South America Size: 7–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, inland wetlands, and forest[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Brenda's pygmy rice rat


O. brendae
Massoia, 1998
Northern Argentina Size: 7–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 11–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 DD 


Unknown [107]

Chacoan pygmy rice rat


O. chacoensis
(Myers & Carleton, 1981)
Central South America Size: About 10 cm (4 in) long, plus 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Shrubland, inland wetlands, and grassland[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Delta pygmy rice rat


O. delticola
Thomas, 1917
Southeastern South America Size: 7–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Destructive pygmy rice rat


O. destructor
(Tschudi, 1844)
Western South America Size: 9–10 cm (4 in) long, plus 11–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Fornes' pygmy rice rat


O. fornesi
(Massoia, 1973)
Central and eastern South America Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 9–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Savanna, grassland, and shrubland[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Fulvous pygmy rice rat

O. fulvescens
(Saussure, 1860)
Mexico, Central America, and northern South America Size: 7–9 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 8–12 cm (3–5 in) tail[43]

Habitat: Forest[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Grayish pygmy rice rat


O. griseolus
(Osgood, 1912)
Colombia and western Venezuela Size: 7–9 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 9–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Highlands pygmy rice rat


O. rupestris
Weksler & Bonvicino, 2005
Eastern Brazil Size: 7–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 11–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Savanna, shrubland, and grassland[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 DD 


Unknown [107]

Long-tailed pygmy rice rat

O. longicaudatus
(Bennett, 1832)
Chile and southern Argentina
Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and forest[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Magellanic pygmy rice rat

O. magellanicus
(Bennett, 1836)
Southern Chile and southern Argentina Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Forest[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Moojen's pygmy rice rat


O. moojeni
Weksler & Bonvicino, 2005
Central Brazil Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 11–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Savanna and forest[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 DD 


Unknown [107]

Sandy pygmy rice rat


O. arenalis
(Thomas, 1913)
Western Peru Size: About 8 cm (3 in) long, plus about 11 cm (4 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Shrubland and desert[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Small-eared pygmy rice rat

O. microtis
Allen, 1916
West-central South America Size: 7–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 7–13 cm (3–5 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Forest[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Sprightly pygmy rice rat


O. vegetus
(Bangs, 1902)
Costa Rica and western Panama Size: 7–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 11–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Forest[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

St. Vincent pygmy rice rat


O. victus
(Thomas, 1898)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Size: Unknown[1]

Habitat: Unknown and forest[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 EX 


0 [107]

Straw-colored pygmy rice rat


O. stramineus
Bonvicino & Weksler, 1998
Eastern Brazil Size: 7–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 9–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Shrubland, forest, savanna, and grassland[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Yellow pygmy rice rat

O. flavescens
(Waterhouse, 1837)
Southern South America Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 9–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[91]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and inland wetlands[107]

Diet: Seeds, fruit, and insects[87]
 LC 


Unknown [107]

Genus Oreoryzomys Weksler, Percequillo, & Voss, 2006 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Peruvian rice rat

O. balneator
(Thomas, 1900)
Ecuador and northwestern Peru Size: 7–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 9–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Forest[108]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [108]

Genus Oryzomys Baird, 1857 – six species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Coues's rice rat

O. couesi
(Alston, 1877)
Southern North America, Central America, and northwestern South America (in red)
Size: 9–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 10–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Inland wetlands[109]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [109]

Gorgas's rice rat


O. gorgasi
Hershkovitz, 1971
Northwestern South America Size: 9–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 11–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, forest, and grassland[109]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 EN 


Unknown [109]

Jamaican rice rat

O. antillarum
Thomas, 1898
Jamaica (in green)
Size: Unknown[1]

Habitat: Unknown[109]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 EX 


0 [109]

Marsh rice rat

O. palustris
(Harlan, 1837)
Southern and eastern United States (in dark blue)
Size: 13–14 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 12–15 cm (5–6 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, grassland, and intertidal marine[109]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [109]

Nelson's rice rat

O. nelsoni
Merriam, 1898
Islas Marías west of Mexico (in orange)
Size: Unknown[1]

Habitat: Shrubland and inland wetlands[109]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 EX 


0 [109]

Thomas's rice rat


O. dimidiatus
(Thomas, 1905)
Southeastern Nicaragua (in yellow)
Size: 11–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 11–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[20]

Habitat: Forest and inland wetlands[109]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 DD 


Unknown [109]

Genus Oxymycterus Waterhouse, 1837 – seventeen species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Amazonian hocicudo


O. amazonicus
Hershkovitz, 1994
Central Brazil Size: 14–15 cm (6 in) long, plus 8–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Angular hocicudo


O. angularis
Thomas, 1909
Eastern Brazil Size: 12–20 cm (5–8 in) long, plus 9–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and savanna[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Argentine hocicudo


O. akodontius
Thomas, 1921
Northern Argentina Size: 10–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 7–13 cm (3–5 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 NE 


Unknown

Atlantic Forest hocicudo

O. dasytrichus
(Schinz, 1821)
Southeastern Brazil Size: 12–20 cm (5–8 in) long, plus 9–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest, inland wetlands, and shrubland[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Caparaó hocicudo


O. caparoae
Hershkovitz, 1998
Southeastern Brazil Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Cook's hocicudo


O. josei
Hoffmann, Lessa, & Smith, 2002
Southern Uruguay Size: 12–18 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 7–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, shrubland, and grassland[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 NT 


Unknown [110]

Hispid hocicudo


O. hispidus
Pictet, 1843
Southeastern Brazil Size: 12–20 cm (5–8 in) long, plus 9–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Incan hocicudo


O. inca
Thomas, 1900
Bolivia and Peru Size: 13–19 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 8–13 cm (3–5 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest, grassland, shrubland, and savanna[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Long-nosed hocicudo

O. nasutus
(Waterhouse, 1837)
Southern Brazil and Uruguay Size: 12–14 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 8–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and grassland[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Paramo hocicudo


O. paramensis
Thomas, 1902
Western South America Size: 10–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 7–13 cm (3–5 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Quaestor hocicudo


O. quaestor
Thomas, 1903
Southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina Size: 13–18 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 9–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Shrubland and forest[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Quechuan hocicudo


O. hucucha
Hinojosa, Anderson, & Patton, 1987
Central Bolivia Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 7–8 cm (3 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 EN 


Unknown [110]

Ravine hocicudo


O. wayku
Jayat, D'Elía, Pardiñas, Miotti, & Ortiz, 2008
Northern Argentina Size: 12–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 7–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 VU 


Unknown [110]

Red hocicudo

O. rufus
Fischer von Waldheim, 1814
Northern Argentina Size: 12–17 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 6–12 cm (2–5 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Grassland[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Robert's hocicudo


O. roberti
Thomas, 1901
Southeastern Brazil Size: 8–13 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 10–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Grassland and forest[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Small hocicudo


O. hiska
Hinojosa, Anderson, & Patton, 1987
Southeastern Brazil Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Spy hocicudo


O. delator
Thomas, 1903
Southern Brazil and Paraguay Size: 11–18 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 7–12 cm (3–5 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and grassland[110]

Diet: Insects, as well as other invertebrates and vegetation[38]
 LC 


Unknown [110]

Genus Phaenomys Thomas, 1917 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Rio de Janeiro arboreal rat

P. ferrugineus
(Thomas, 1894)
Southeastern Brazil Size: 14–17 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 18–20 cm (7–8 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[111]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 EN 


Unknown [111]

Genus Phyllotis Waterhouse, 1837 – sixteen species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Andean leaf-eared mouse


P. andium
Thomas, 1912
Ecuador and Peru Size: About 11 cm (4 in) long, plus 10–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Shrubland, inland wetlands, and forest[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Anita's leaf-eared mouse


P. anitae
Jayat, D'Elía, Pardiñas, & Namen, 2007
Northern Argentina Size: 8–13 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 9–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Forest[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 DD 


Unknown [112]

Buenos Aires leaf-eared mouse


P. bonariensis
Crespo, 1964
Eastern Argentina Size: 12–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 11–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Grassland, rocky areas, and shrubland[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 NT 


Unknown [112]

Bunchgrass leaf-eared mouse


P. osilae
Allen, 1901
Western South America Size: About 11 cm (4 in) long, plus about 12 cm (5 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Grassland and rocky areas[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Capricorn leaf-eared mouse


P. caprinus
Pearson, 1958
Southern Bolivia and northern Argentina Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 11–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Grassland, forest, and shrubland[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Darwin's leaf-eared mouse

P. darwini
(Waterhouse, 1837)
Central Chile Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Shrubland[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Definitive leaf-eared mouse


P. definitus
Osgood, 1915
Western Peru Size: About 12 cm (5 in) long, plus 10–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Rocky areas and shrubland[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 EN 


Unknown [112]

Friendly leaf-eared mouse


P. amicus
(Thomas, 1900)
Western Peru Size: 8–9 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 10–11 cm (4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Desert and rocky areas[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Gerbil leaf-eared mouse


P. gerbillus
(Thomas, 1900)
Western Peru Size: 7–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Desert and shrubland[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Haggard's leaf-eared mouse


P. haggardi
Thomas, 1908
Ecuador Size: 9–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 7–9 cm (3–4 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and rocky areas[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Lima leaf-eared mouse


P. limatus
Thomas, 1912
Southern Peru and northern Chile Size: About 11 cm (4 in) long, plus about 13 cm (5 in) tail[42]

Habitat: Desert, shrubland, grassland, rocky areas, and forest[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Los Alisos leaf-eared mouse


P. alisosiensis
Ferro, Martínez, & Barquez, 2010
Northern Argentina Size: 12–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 12–14 cm (5–6 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Forest[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 EN 


Unknown [112]

Master leaf-eared mouse


P. magister
Thomas, 1912
Southern Peru and northern Chile Size: 10–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus about 16 cm (6 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Shrubland, rocky areas, and forest[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Osgood's leaf-eared mouse


P. osgoodi
Fischer, 1945
Western South America Size: 8–14 cm (3–6 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and rocky areas[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 DD 


Unknown [112]

Wolffsohn's leaf-eared mouse


P. wolffsohni
Thomas, 1902
Bolivia Size: 11–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 11–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Shrubland[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Yellow-rumped leaf-eared mouse

P. xanthopygus
(Waterhouse, 1837)
Western and southern South America Size: 9–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 8–15 cm (3–6 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Rocky areas, forest, shrubland, and grassland[112]

Diet: Seeds, vegetation, and lichen[33]
 LC 


Unknown [112]

Genus Podoxymys Anthony, 1929 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Roraima mouse


P. roraimae
Anthony, 1929
Northern South America Size: 7–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 7–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Forest[113]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [113]

Genus Pseudoryzomys Hershkovitz, 1962 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Brazilian false rice rat


P. simplex
(Winge, 1888)
Central and eastern South America
Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 10–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Grassland, savanna, and shrubland[114]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[22]
 LC 


Unknown [114]

Genus Punomys Osgood, 1943 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Eastern puna mouse


P. kofordi
Pacheco & Patton, 1995
Southern Peru Size: 12–17 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 6–9 cm (2–4 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Shrubland and grassland[115]

Diet: Twigs from herbs[116]
 NT 


Unknown [115]

Puna mouse


P. lemminus
Osgood, 1943
Western South America Size: 13–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 4–7 cm (2–3 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and rocky areas[115]

Diet: Twigs from herbs[116]
 VU 


Unknown [115]

Genus Reithrodon Waterhouse, 1837 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Bunny rat

R. auritus
(Fischer von Waldheim, 1814)
Argentina and southern Chile Size: 12–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 7–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Grassland and shrubland[117]

Diet: Grass, rhizomes, and roots[118]
 LC 


Unknown [117]

Naked-soled conyrat

R. typicus
Waterhouse, 1837
Southeastern South America Size: 14–15 cm (6 in) long, plus 9–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Grassland[117]

Diet: Grass, rhizomes, and roots[118]
 LC 


Unknown [117]

Genus Rhagomys Thomas, 1917 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Brazilian arboreal mouse


R. rufescens
(Thomas, 1886)
Southeastern Brazil Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[120]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [120]

Long-tongued arboreal mouse


R. longilingua
Luna & Patterson, 2003
Southern Peru and western Bolivia Size: 8–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 9–11 cm (4 in) tail[15]

Habitat: Forest[120]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [120]

Genus Rheomys Thomas, 1906 – four species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Goldman's water mouse


R. raptor
Goldman, 1912
Costa Rica and Panama Size: 9–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 8–12 cm (3–5 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[121]

Diet: Fish, snails, and aquatic insects[122]
 LC 


Unknown [121]

Mexican water mouse


R. mexicanus
Goodwin, 1959
Southern Mexico Size: 10–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 13–18 cm (5–7 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest and inland wetlands[121]

Diet: Fish, snails, and aquatic insects[122]
 EN 


Unknown [121]

Thomas's water mouse


R. thomasi
Dickey, 1928
Southern Mexico and northern Central America Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 10–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[121]

Diet: Fish, snails, and aquatic insects[122]
 NT 


Unknown [121]

Underwood's water mouse

R. underwoodi
Thomas, 1906
Costa Rica and western Panama Size: 13–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 14–16 cm (6 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest and inland wetlands[121]

Diet: Fish, snails, and aquatic insects[122]
 LC 


Unknown [121]

Genus Rhipidomys Tschudi, 1845 – 22 species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Albuja's climbing rat

R. albujai
Brito & Ojala-Barbour, 2017
Central Ecuador Size: 11–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 14–17 cm (6–7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [123]

Atlantic Forest climbing mouse

R. mastacalis
(Lund, 1841)
Eastern Brazil Size: 12–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 14–17 cm (6–7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Broad-footed climbing mouse


R. latimanus
(Tomes, 1860)
Panama and northwestern South America Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 13–19 cm (5–7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Buff-bellied climbing mouse


R. fulviventer
Thomas, 1896
Venezuela and Colombia Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 10–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Cariri climbing mouse


R. cariri
Tribe, 2005
Eastern Brazil Size: 13–19 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 14–27 cm (6–11 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Grassland[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [123]

Cauca climbing mouse

R. caucensis
Allen, 1913
Western Colombia Size: About 10 cm (4 in) long, plus about 13 cm (5 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [123]

Cerrado climbing mouse

R. macrurus
(Gervais, 1855)
Northern South America Size: 11–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 13–19 cm (5–7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Savanna and forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Charming climbing mouse


R. venustus
Thomas, 1900
Northern Venezuela and northern Colombia Size: 12–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 12–17 cm (5–7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Coues's climbing mouse


R. couesi
(Allen & Chapman, 1893)
Venezuela and Colombia Size: 15–21 cm (6–8 in) long, plus 17–20 cm (7–8 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Eastern Amazon climbing mouse


R. emiliae
(Allen, 1916)
Brazil Size: 11–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 14–18 cm (6–7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest and savanna[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Gardner's climbing mouse


R. gardneri
Patton, Silva, & Malcolm, 2000
Southern Peru and western Brazil Size: 16–19 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 17–20 cm (7–8 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Ipuca climbing rat


R. ipukensis
Rocha, Costa, & Costa, 2011
Central Brazil Size: 9–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 11–17 cm (4–7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [123]

MacConnell's climbing mouse


R. macconnelli
De Winton, 1900
Northern South America Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 14–19 cm (6–7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Peruvian climbing mouse


R. modicus
Thomas, 1926
Peru Size: 13–17 cm (5–7 in) long, plus about 18 cm (7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Sky climbing rat


R. itoan
Costa, Geise, Pereira, & Costa, 2011
Southern Brazil Size: 11–17 cm (4–7 in) long, plus 13–21 cm (5–8 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Southern climbing mouse


R. austrinus
Thomas, 1921
Bolivia and northern Argentina Size: 12–14 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 13–17 cm (5–7 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Splendid climbing mouse


R. nitela
Thomas, 1901
Northern South America Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 15–18 cm (6–7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Tribe's climbing rat


R. tribei
Costa, Geise, Pereira, & Costa, 2011
Southeastern Brazil Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 13–15 cm (5–6 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [123]

Venezuelan climbing mouse

R. venezuelae
Thomas, 1896
Northern Venezuela and northern Colombia Size: 12–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 13–19 cm (5–7 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Wetzel's climbing mouse


R. wetzeli
Gardner, 1990
Southern Venezuela and northern Brazil Size: 6–11 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 8–13 cm (3–5 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest and rocky areas[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

White-footed climbing mouse

R. leucodactylus
Tschudi, 1844
Northern and western South America Size: 17–21 cm (7–8 in) long, plus 22–24 cm (9 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [123]

Yellow-bellied climbing mouse


R. ochrogaster
Allen, 1901
Southern Peru and western Bolivia Size: 15–16 cm (6 in) long, plus 19–23 cm (7–9 in) tail[119]

Habitat: Forest[123]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [123]

Genus Salinomys Braun & Mares, 1995 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Delicate salt flat mouse


S. delicatus
Braun & Mares, 1995
Northern Argentina Size: 6–9 cm (2–4 in) long, plus 9–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Shrubland and inland wetlands[125]

Diet: Seeds, arthropods, and vegetation[125]
 DD 


Unknown [125]

Genus Scapteromys Waterhouse, 1837 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Argentine swamp rat

S. aquaticus
Thomas, 1920
Northern Argentina and southern Paraguay Size: 12–25 cm (5–10 in) long, plus 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Shrubland and inland wetlands[126]

Diet: Grass and seeds[127]
 LC 


Unknown [126]

Waterhouse's swamp rat

S. tumidus
(Waterhouse, 1837)
Southeastern South America Size: 15–20 cm (6–8 in) long, plus 13–18 cm (5–7 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, grassland, shrubland, and forest[126]

Diet: Grass and seeds[127]
 LC 


Unknown [126]

Genus Scolomys Anthony, 1924 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
South American spiny mouse


S. melanops
Anthony, 1924
Ecuador and northern Peru Size: 8–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 5–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest[128]

Diet: Seeds and invertebrates[129]
 LC 


Unknown [128]

Ucayali spiny mouse


S. ucayalensis
Pacheco, 1991
Western South America Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 6–8 cm (2–3 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Forest[128]

Diet: Seeds and invertebrates[129]
 LC 


Unknown [128]

Genus Sigmodon Say & Ord, 1825 – fourteen species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Allen's cotton rat


S. alleni
Bailey, 1902
Southern Mexico Size: 13–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 8–13 cm (3–5 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 VU 


Unknown [130]

Alston's cotton rat


S. alstoni
Thomas, 1881
Northern South America Size: 10–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 7–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[132]

Habitat: Grassland and shrubland[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 LC 


Unknown [130]

Arizona cotton rat

S. arizonae
Mearns, 1890
Western Mexico and southwestern United States Size: 22–24 cm (9 in) long, plus 9–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Shrubland, desert, and grassland[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 LC 


Unknown [130]

Hispid cotton rat

S. hispidus
Say & Ord, 1825
Central and southern United States and northern Mexico Size: 12–23 cm (5–9 in) long, plus 8–17 cm (3–7 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Desert and grassland[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 LC 


Unknown [130]

Jaliscan cotton rat

S. mascotensis
Allen, 1897
Southern Mexico Size: 12–20 cm (5–8 in) long, plus 7–14 cm (3–6 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 LC 


Unknown [130]

Miahuatlán cotton rat


S. planifrons
Nelson & Goldman, 1933
Southern Mexico Size: About 12 cm (5 in) long, plus 8–12 cm (3–5 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest[29]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 NE 


Unknown

Montane cotton rat


S. zanjonensis
Goodwin, 1932
Southern Mexico and Guatamala Size: 14–17 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 10–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Desert and grassland[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 NE 


Unknown

Peruvian cotton rat


S. peruanus
Allen, 1897
Western Ecuador and western Peru Size: 12–18 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 7–12 cm (3–5 in) tail[132]

Habitat: Forest and inland wetlands[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 LC 


Unknown [130]

Southern cotton rat

S. hirsutus
Burmeister, 1854
Southern Mexico, Central America, and northwestern South America Size: 12–23 cm (5–9 in) long, plus 9–17 cm (4–7 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 LC 


Unknown [130]

Tawny-bellied cotton rat

S. fulviventer
Allen, 1889
Mexico and southwestern United States Size: 13–20 cm (5–8 in) long, plus 10–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest, shrubland, and grassland[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 LC 


Unknown [130]

Toltec cotton rat


S. toltecus
Saussure, 1860
Eastern Mexico and northern Central America Size: 13–23 cm (5–9 in) long, plus 11–17 cm (4–7 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Grassland[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 LC 


Unknown [130]

Unexpected cotton rat


S. inopinatus
Anthony, 1924
Ecuador Size: 13–17 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 7–10 cm (3–4 in) tail[132]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, shrubland, and grassland[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 VU 


Unknown [130]

White-eared cotton rat

S. leucotis
Bailey, 1902
Mexico Size: 13–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[132]

Habitat: Forest[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 LC 


Unknown [130]

Yellow-nosed cotton rat

S. ochrognathus
Bailey, 1902
Mexico and southwestern United States Size: 13–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 8–11 cm (3–4 in) tail[29]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[130]

Diet: Omnivorous, including vegetation, insects, invertebrates, and small animals[131]
 LC 


Unknown [130]

Genus Sigmodontomys Allen, 1897 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Alfaro's rice water rat


S. alfari
Allen, 1897
Central America and northwestern South America Size: 12–18 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 14–19 cm (6–7 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[133]

Diet: Seeds and vegetation[133]
 LC 


Unknown [133]

Genus Sooretamys Weksler, Percequillo, & Voss, 2006 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Rat-headed rice rat


S. angouya
(Fischer von Waldheim, 1814)
Southeastern South America Size: 12–21 cm (5–8 in) long, plus 16–24 cm (6–9 in) tail[54]

Habitat: Forest and savanna[134]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [134]

Genus Tanyuromys Pine & Timm & Weksler, 2012 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Harris's rice water rat


T. aphrastus
Harris Jr., 1932
Southern Central America and northwestern South America Size: 11–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 17–23 cm (7–9 in) tail[12]

Habitat: Forest[135]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [135]

Genus Tapecomys Anderson & Yates, 2000 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Primordial tapecua

T. primus
Anderson & Yates, 2000
Southern Bolivia and northern Argentina Size: 12–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 14–16 cm (6 in) tail[23]

Habitat: Forest[136]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [136]

Genus Thalpomys Thomas, 1916 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Cerrado mouse

T. cerradensis
Hershkovitz, 1990
Central Brazil Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 5–7 cm (2–3 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Savanna, grassland, and shrubland[137]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [137]

Hairy-eared cerrado mouse


T. lasiotis
Thomas, 1916
Brazil Size: About 8 cm (3 in) long, plus about 5 cm (2 in) tail[36]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and savanna[137]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [137]

Genus Thaptomys Thomas, 1916 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Blackish grass mouse

T. nigrita
(Lichtenstein, 1830)
Southeastern South America Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 3–5 cm (1–2 in) tail[17]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and forest[138]

Diet: Plants and invertebrates[19]
 LC 


Unknown [138]

Genus Thomasomys Coues, 1884 – 42 species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Anderson's Oldfield mouse


T. andersoni
Salazar-Bravo & Yates, 2007
Bolivia Size: 10–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 12–13 cm (5 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [139]

Apeco Oldfield mouse


T. apeco
Leo & Gardner, 1993
Central Peru Size: About 24 cm (9 in) long, plus 28–33 cm (11–13 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Ash-colored Oldfield mouse


T. cinereus
(Thomas, 1882)
Western Peru Size: 10–15 cm (4–6 in) long, plus about 15 cm (6 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Ashaninka Oldfield mouse


T. onkiro
Luna & Pacheco, 2002
Southern Peru Size: 9–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 14–16 cm (6 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Shrubland and forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Ashy-bellied Oldfield mouse


T. cinereiventer
Allen, 1912
Western Colombia Size: 12–17 cm (5–7 in) long, plus 14–18 cm (6–7 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Austral Oldfield mouse


T. australis
Anthony, 1925
Central Bolivia Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus about 14 cm (6 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Unknown[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [139]

Beady-eyed mouse

T. baeops
(Thomas, 1899)
Western Colombia and Ecuador Size: 9–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest, shrubland, and grassland[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Cajamarca Oldfield mouse


T. praetor
(Thomas, 1900)
Western Peru Size: 16–19 cm (6–7 in) long, plus about 18 cm (7 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Shrubland, grassland, and forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 NT 


Unknown [139]

Central Andes Oldfield mouse


T. contradictus
Anthony, 1925
Western Colombia Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus about 15 cm (6 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [139]

Cinnamon-colored Oldfield mouse

T. cinnameus
Anthony, 1924
Ecuador and southwestern Colombia Size: 8–9 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 11–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Rocky areas, forest, and inland wetlands[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Colombian Oldfield mouse


T. dispar
Anthony, 1925
Southwestern Colombia Size: 9–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus tail[124]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [139]

Daphne's Oldfield mouse


T. daphne
Thomas, 1917
Bolivia and southern Peru Size: 8–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus about 13 cm (5 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Distinguished Oldfield mouse


T. notatus
Thomas, 1917
Peru Size: 11–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Dressy Oldfield mouse


T. vestitus
(Thomas, 1898)
Western Venzuela Size: 13–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus about 17 cm (7 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 NT 


Unknown [139]

Forest Oldfield mouse


T. silvestris
Anthony, 1924
Ecuador Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 13–16 cm (5–6 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Shrubland, forest, and grassland[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Golden Oldfield mouse


T. aureus
(Tomes, 1860)
Western South America Size: 14–18 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 17–25 cm (7–10 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Hudson's Oldfield mouse


T. hudsoni
Anthony, 1923
Southern Ecuador Size: 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 11–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Grassland and shrubland[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [139]

Inca Oldfield mouse


T. incanus
(Thomas, 1894)
Peru Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus about 13 cm (5 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Kalinowski's Oldfield mouse


T. kalinowskii
(Thomas, 1894)
Peru Size: 13–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus about 16 cm (6 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Ladew's Oldfield mouse


T. ladewi
Anthony, 1926
Southern Peru and western Bolivia Size: 12–14 cm (5–6 in) long, plus about 16 cm (6 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Large-eared Oldfield mouse


T. macrotis
Gardner & Romo, 1993
Central Peru Size: 15–17 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 19–22 cm (7–9 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest, shrubland, and grassland[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Montane Oldfield mouse


T. oreas
Anthony, 1926
Peru and Bolivia Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus about 14 cm (6 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Paramo Oldfield mouse


T. paramorum
Thomas, 1898
Ecuador and southwestern Colombia Size: 8–12 cm (3–5 in) long, plus 11–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Grassland, forest, and shrubland[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Peruvian Oldfield mouse


T. eleusis
Thomas, 1926
Central Peru Size: 12–14 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 12–15 cm (5–6 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [139]

Pichincha Oldfield mouse


T. vulcani
(Thomas, 1898)
Ecuador Size: 11–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 11–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [139]

Popayán Oldfield mouse


T. popayanus
Allen, 1912
Western Colombia Size: 14–17 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 20–22 cm (8–9 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Grassland, forest, and shrubland[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [139]

Red Andean Oldfield mouse


T. auricularis
(Anthony, 1923)
Southern Ecuador Size: 13–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 16–19 cm (6–7 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [139]

Rosalinda's Oldfield mouse


T. rosalinda
Thomas & St. Leger, 1926
Western Peru Size: About 14 cm (6 in) long, plus about 17 cm (7 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 EN 


Unknown [139]

Silky Oldfield mouse


T. bombycinus
Anthony, 1925
Western Colombia Size: 11–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus about 13 cm (5 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest, shrubland, and grassland[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [139]

Slender Oldfield mouse


T. gracilis
Thomas, 1917
Southern Peru Size: 8–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus about 12 cm (5 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Inland wetlands, grassland, and forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 NT 


Unknown [139]

Smoky Oldfield mouse


T. fumeus
Anthony, 1924
Ecuador Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 9–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Unknown[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [139]

Snow-footed Oldfield mouse


T. niveipes
(Thomas, 1896)
Central Colombia Size: 11–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 11–14 cm (4–6 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Grassland and shrubland[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Soft-furred Oldfield mouse


T. laniger
(Thomas, 1895)
Colombia Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Strong-tailed Oldfield mouse


T. ischyrus
Osgood, 1914
Peru Size: 13–14 cm (5–6 in) long, plus about 15 cm (6 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Taczanowski's Oldfield mouse

T. taczanowskii
(Thomas, 1882)
Western South America Size: About 10 cm (4 in) long, plus about 14 cm (6 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Thomas's Oldfield mouse


T. pyrrhonotus
Thomas, 1886
Southern Ecuador and northwestern Peru Size: 13–15 cm (5–6 in) long, plus about 19 cm (7 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Grassland, shrubland, and forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [139]

Ucucha Oldfield mouse


T. ucucha
Voss, 2003
Northern Ecuador and Southwestern Colombia Size: 9–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 12–16 cm (5–6 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Grassland and forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [139]

Unicolored Oldfield mouse


T. monochromos
Bangs, 1900
Northern Colombia Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus about 12 cm (5 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest and grassland[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [139]

Venezuelan Oldfield mouse


T. emeritus
Thomas, 1916
Western Venezuela Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 10–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Grassland and forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 DD 


Unknown [139]

Wandering Oldfield mouse


T. erro
Anthony, 1926
Ecuador Size: 10–16 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 13–18 cm (5–7 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

White-tipped Oldfield mouse

T. caudivarius
Anthony, 1923
Ecuador and western Peru Size: 9–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 14–17 cm (6–7 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 LC 


Unknown [139]

Woodland Oldfield mouse


T. hylophilus
Osgood, 1912
Northern Colombia and western Venezuela Size: 10–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 12–16 cm (5–6 in) tail[124]

Habitat: Forest[139]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 VU 


Unknown [139]

Genus Transandinomys Weksler, Percequillo, & Voss, 2006 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Long-whiskered rice rat


T. bolivaris
(Allen, 1901)
Central America and northwestern South America
Size: 10–14 cm (4–6 in) long, plus 9–13 cm (4–5 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Inland wetlands and forest[140]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [140]

Talamancan rice rat


T. talamancae
(Allen, 1891)
Central America and northwestern South America
Size: 12–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 10–16 cm (4–6 in) tail[45]

Habitat: Forest and other[140]

Diet: Grass, sedges, seeds, fruit, insects, crustaceans, and small fish[14]
 LC 


Unknown [140]

Genus Wiedomys Hershkovitz, 1959 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Cerrado red-nosed mouse

W. cerradensis
Gonçalves, Almeida, & Bonvicino, 2005
Eastern Brazil Size: 10–11 cm (4 in) long, plus 14–17 cm (6–7 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Forest and shrubland[141]

Diet: Seeds and insects[142]
 DD 


Unknown [141]

Red-nosed mouse


W. pyrrhorhinos
(Wied-Neuwied, 1820)
Eastern Brazil Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 11–19 cm (4–7 in) tail[26]

Habitat: Shrubland, savanna, and grassland[141]

Diet: Seeds and insects[142]
 LC 


Unknown [141]

Genus Wilfredomys Avila-Pires, 1960 – one species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Greater Wilfred's mouse

W. oenax
(Thomas, 1928)
Southeastern South America Size: 11–13 cm (4–5 in) long, plus 16–21 cm (6–8 in) tail[9]

Habitat: Forest[143]

Diet: Vegetation, seeds, and insects[8]
 EN 


Unknown [143]

Genus Zygodontomys Allen, 1897 – two species
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population
Brown cane mouse


Z. brunneus
Thomas, 1898
Western Colombia Size: 13–16 cm (5–6 in) long, plus 11–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Grassland and inland wetlands[144]

Diet: Seeds, grass, and fruit[145]
 LC 


Unknown [144]

Short-tailed cane mouse


Z. brevicauda
Allen & Chapman, 1893
Southern Central America and northern South America Size: 14–17 cm (6–7 in) long, plus 10–12 cm (4–5 in) tail[6]

Habitat: Savanna, forest, inland wetlands, and grassland[144]

Diet: Seeds, grass, and fruit[145]
 LC 


Unknown [144]

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