There are ten species of living chinchilla rats. They are found in the Andes Mountains in South America.
They have soft and thick silvery-grayish fur, mouse-like bodies, long fur-covered tails, and large, round ears.
Not including their tails, they are about 5-9 inches long. They are very social and live in underground tunnels.
Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist
Status taken from NH Fish and Game
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