Red-nosed Armored Tree-rat

Red-nosed Armored Tree-ratA South American tree-dwelling rodent with a conspicuous red muzzle and spiny hairs on its back. It feeds in trees on plant material and fruit, and is recorded active from dusk into the night.What does it look like?Its back mixes fine bristles with flat, flexible spines. The muzzle is red, and the tail is nearly as long as the body, with fur only at its base.How does it live?A South American tree-dwelling rodent with a conspicuous red muzzle and spiny hairs on its back. It feeds in trees on plant material and fruit, and is recorded active from dusk into the night.It feeds in trees on seeds, leaves, and fruit, and is active from dusk into the night. Individuals have been recorded alone in tree hollows.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.