Atlantic Forest hocicudo
Oxymycterus dasytrichus
Silhouette: T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyCricetidae (Hamsters, Voles, Lemmings, and Allies)
- GenusOxymycterus (Hocicudos)
- SpeciesOxymycterus dasytrichus (Atlantic Forest hocicudo)
1 Verified sightings at Itatiaia National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Atlantic Forest hocicudo
The Atlantic Forest hocicudo (Oxymycterus dasytrichus) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found only in southeastern Brazil, where it lives in the Atlantic Forest and associated wetlands at altitudes from sea level to 800 m (2,600 ft). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Atlantic Forest hocicudo in Itatiaia National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.