Giant Atlantic Tree-rat

Giant Atlantic Tree-ratA spiny rat known only from São Sebastião Island off southeastern Brazil. Its back bears reddish-brown spines, and much of the island is Atlantic rainforest.What does it look like?The spiny dorsal fur is reddish brown streaked with black and darker along the mid-back. The underside is cream to light gray.How does it live?A spiny rat known only from São Sebastião Island off southeastern Brazil. Its back bears reddish-brown spines, and much of the island is Atlantic rainforest.Broadleaf evergreen Atlantic rainforest is the dominant vegetation on São Sebastião Island. The study documents habitat and specimens but does not describe detailed behavior.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.