golden vizcacha rat (tympanoctomys aureus) in Golden viscacha rats inhabit arid desert regions with sparse vegetation and sandy soil.
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golden vizcacha rat

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tympanoctomys aureusESA Categories -mammals

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    golden vizcacha rat

  • Regions

    ArgentinaChile

  • Population

    Approximately 10,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Golden viscacha rats inhabit arid desert regions with sparse vegetation and sandy soil.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.5, and 3

Regions

Argentina, Chile

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