Colombian Speckled Tree-rat

Colombian Speckled Tree-ratThe Colombian Speckled Tree-rat is recorded in northeastern Colombia. Its white muzzle contrasts with an almost black crown, and some back and hind-leg spines have white tips. In Colombian dry forest, it has been recorded using termite mounds as shelters.What does it look like?The white muzzle contrasts with the almost black crown. The neck and shoulders may be gray-streaked with black, and the back and hind legs bear spines tipped with white.How does it live?The Colombian Speckled Tree-rat is recorded in northeastern Colombia. Its white muzzle contrasts with an almost black crown, and some back and hind-leg spines have white tips. In Colombian dry forest, it has been recorded using termite mounds as shelters.Three records document this rat using termite mounds as shelters in dry forest on Colombia's Caribbean side.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.