Roedores
Capivara, paca, cutia, ratão-do-banhado e outros roedores do Pantanal.
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Capybara)
Meet the capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), the world's largest rodent. Discover its ecology, social behavior, and importance in the Pantanal ecosystem.
Rhipidomys macrurus (Long-tailed Climbing Rat) in the Pantanal
Meet the Rhipidomys macrurus, the agile long-tailed climbing rat of the Pantanal. Discover its arboreal adaptations, omnivorous diet, and vital role in the food chain and seed dispersal.
Thrichomys apereoides (Cerrado Punare Rat) in the Pantanal
Discover Thrichomys apereoides, the punaré-do-cerrado, a vital echimyid rodent in the Pantanal that disperses seeds and supports various predators in the food chain.
Calomys callosus (Large Kangaroo Rat) in the Pantanal
Explore Calomys callosus, the large kangaroo rat of the Pantanal. An adaptable rodent of open fields, essential to the food chain and a natural hantavirus reservoir in the ecosystem.
Proechimys longicaudatus (Long-tailed Spiny Rat) in the Pantanal
Proechimys longicaudatus, the long-tailed spiny rat, is a unique rodent of the Pantanal known for its defensive bristles and its role in dispersing mycorrhizal fungi.
Holochilus brasiliensis (Marsh Rat) in the Pantanal
Explore Holochilus brasiliensis, the semi-aquatic marsh rat of the Pantanal. Learn about its unique adaptations, nesting habits, and role in the wetland ecosystem.
Oryzomys megacephalus (Large-headed Rice Rat) in the Pantanal
Oryzomys megacephalus, or the large-headed rice rat, is a versatile rodent of the Pantanal. It thrives in forested areas and serves as a key prey species for many predators.
Proechimys longicaudatus (Long-tailed Spiny Rat) in the Pantanal
Explore the life of the long-tailed spiny rat (Proechimys longicaudatus) in the Pantanal: its biology, habitat, behavior, and ecological importance as a seed disperser.
Cuniculus paca (Paca) in the Pantanal
The paca (Cuniculus paca) is the second largest rodent in Brazil. Explore its biology, nocturnal behavior, and vital role as a seed disperser and prey within the Pantanal ecosystem.
Myocastor coypus (Nutria) in the Pantanal
Discover everything about the nutria (Myocastor coypus) in the Pantanal: its biology, behavior, role as a fundamental prey, and its importance as an aquatic ecosystem engineer.
Dasyprocta azarae (Azara's Agouti) in the Pantanal
Meet <i>Dasyprocta azarae</i>, the Azara's agouti of the Pantanal. This diurnal rodent is essential for seed dispersal and serves as a fundamental component in the food chain for large Pantanal predators.
Coendou prehensilis (Prehensile-tailed Porcupine) in the Pantanal
Discover the <i>Coendou prehensilis</i>, the prehensile-tailed porcupine of the Pantanal. Learn about its arboreal adaptations, nocturnal behavior, and its unique role in the biodiversity of the world's largest floodplain.
Necromys lasiurus (Hairy-tailed Bolo Mouse) in the Pantanal
Necromys lasiurus, known as the hairy-tailed bolo mouse, is an essential rodent of the Pantanal. It serves as a base for the food chain and a seed disperser, while also being the primary reservoir for hantavirus.