Oecomys rutilus
Oecomys rutilus, also known as the reddish oecomys or red arboreal rice rat, is a species of rodent in the genus Oecomys of family Cricetidae. It is found in Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and nearby regions of Brazil and Venezuela.
Literature cited
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