Watson's climbing rat
Tylomys watsoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyCricetidae (Hamsters, Voles, Lemmings, and Allies)
- GenusTylomys (Climbing Rats)
- SpeciesTylomys watsoni (Watson's climbing rat)
About the Watson's climbing rat
Watson's climbing rat (Tylomys watsoni) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Musser, G. G. and M. D. Carleton. 2005. Superfamily Muroidea. pp. 894–1531 in Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Watson's climbing rat in Monteverde Cloud 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 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Pico Bonito National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | Tikal National Park | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | |
| 4 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Piedras Blancas National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Watson's climbing rat in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Watson's climbing rat sighting in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Watson's climbing rat in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
September has the highest sighting rate for Watson's climbing rat in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in our monthly data.