Bolivian Chinchilla Rat
Abrocoma boliviensis
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Abrocoma boliviensis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Bolivia's high-altitude ecosystems. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the species' already limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate montane environments this chinchilla rat depends upon for survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits high-altitude montane grasslands and shrublands in the Bolivian Andes, typically found in rocky areas with sparse vegetation between 3,000-4,500 meters elevation. It prefers areas with adequate rock crevices and burrow sites that provide shelter from extreme weather conditions.
Conservation measures underway
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
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