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Icochilus crassiramis

Icochilus crassiramis

Argentina
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
temperate grasslands, dense forests, and open terrestrial biomes

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
grasses, fresh leaves, herbaceous plants, and wild seeds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Comments. Ameghino (1894 a) did not illustrate any specimen of this species. According to Ameghino’s catalogue and Mones (1986), MACN-A 3636, a right mandibular ramus, is the type specimen. This material matches the original description (Ameghino 1894 a) because it exhibits a canine-like dp 1 separated by anterior (L = 1.5 mm) and posterior (L = 1.2 mm) diastemata, and an elliptical p 2 with very shallow ectoflexid and entoflexid. These characteristics match Ameghino’s (1894 a) description and, as a result, MACN-A 3636 is confirmed as the holotype of Ic. crassiramis.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Icochilus crassiramis is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to temperate grasslands, dense forests, and open terrestrial biomes, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of grasses, fresh leaves, herbaceous plants, and wild seeds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Icochilus crassiramis.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeArgentina
Habitat Rangetemperate grasslands, dense forests, and open terrestrial biomes
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificIcochilus crassiramis
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyInteratheriidae