Peruvian Rhipidomys

The Peruvian climbing mouse or lesser Peruvian rhipidomys (Rhipidomys modicus), is a South American species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is endemic to the eastern slopes of the Andes in central Peru, where it is found at altitudes from 700 to 1,800 metres (2,300 to 5,900 ft). The species is nocturnal and arboreal, and lives in lower montane forest and cloud forest.

Rhipidomys est un genre de rongeurs de la famille des Cricétidés. Liste des espèces Rhipidomys austrinus Thomas, 1921 Rhipidomys caucensis J. A.

Rhipidomys modicus es una especie sudamericana de roedor de la familia Cricetidae. ​ Es endémico de las laderas orientales de los Andes en el centro de Perú, donde se encuentra a altitudes de 700 a 1. 800 metros.