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Elias  Atlantic Spiny-rat

Elias Atlantic Spiny-rat

Brazil
Status
Near Threatened

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Ocean

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
seeds, herbaceous plants, wild berries, and soft bark

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Activity patterns. Elias’s Spiny-rat is reported to be crepuscular but probably is also nocturnal.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Elias Atlantic Spiny-rat is officially designated as Near Threatened. 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 forest, grassland, ocean, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of seeds, herbaceous plants, wild berries, and soft bark. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 3 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 Elias Atlantic Spiny-rat.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBrazil
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Ocean
Lifespan3 Yrs
StatusNear Threatened
ScientificTrinomys eliasi
Registry Info
Lifespan3 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyEchimyidae