Highlands Punare
Thrichomys inermis (Pictet, 1941)
Also calledJacobina-Punaré (deu) · Punaré (por) · Punaré degli altopiani (ita) · Punaré des plateaux (fra) · Rabudo (por) · włochatokolczak wyżynny (pol) · コウゲンイノシシトゲネズミ (jpn)
First described in: Not. Anim. Nouv. Mus. Geneve vol.2 p.23
Descriptions from checklists and floras indexed by GBIF
discussion
Discussion: Included in apereoides by Moojen (1952) and Cabrera (1961) but recognized as a distinct species based on chromosomal differentiation (Bonvicino et al., 2002) and sequence divergence (Braggio and Bonvicino, 2004). Karyotype has 2 n = 26; FN = 48 (Bonvicino et al., 2002; Leal-Mesquita et al., 1993).
Order Rodentia - Family Echimyidae
activity
Activity patterns. There is no information available for this species.
Echimyidae
biology_ecology
Habitat. Central Caatinga ecoregion at elevations of 260 - 1030 m. TheJacobina Punare is common in granite or sandstone outcrops, locally called “ lajeiros ” or “ lajedos, ” that provide crevices for temporary and secure shelter. Rocky habitats provide cool refuge during heat of day and warmth during cold nights. Nests are placed in crevices or tree cavities and are constructed of cotton, straw, or dry leaves. Individuals have been captured at the mouths of caves.
Echimyidae
biology_ecology
Movements, Home range and Social organization. There is no information available for this species.
Echimyidae
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Every page naming Thrichomys inermis in the Biodiversity Heritage Library →
From the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy and occurrence records (GBIF.org), with Wikipedia and the Source Library. GBIF species 4262997.