Echimys thomasi
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| Echimys thomasi (Ihering, 1871) |
The Giant Atlantic Tree Rat (Echimys thomasi) is a species of rodent in the Echimyidae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- Baillie, J. 1996. Echimys thomasi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 July 2007.
