Brazilian Spiny Tree Rat
Makalata didelphoides
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyEchimyidae (Spiny Rats and Hutias)
- GenusMakalata
- SpeciesMakalata didelphoides (Brazilian Spiny Tree Rat)
3 Verified sightings at Main Ridge Forest Reserve From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Brazilian Spiny Tree Rat
The Brazilian spiny tree rat (Makalata didelphoides) is a species of rodent in the family Echimyidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela, where it lives in lowland tropical rainforest. There is also a population in Ecuador which is referable either to this species or to Makalata macrurus. It is nocturnal and eats seeds. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brazilian Spiny Tree Rat in Main Ridge Forest Reserve
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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 | Main Ridge Forest Reserve | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago |
More parks will be added in future updates.