Altiplano Chincilla Mouse

Chinchillula sahamae

Classification

Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Cricetidae

The Altiplano chinchilla mouse or achallo (Chinchillula sahamae) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is the only species in the genus Chinchillula. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Peru

Sources and credits

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Altiplano Chincilla Mouse

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