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Ctenomyidae - Tuco-Tucos

There are 60 species in this family of rodents. They are all found in central and southern South America.

They have stocky bodies; large, rounded heads; small ears; short necks; long tails; and clawed feet.

They have loose skin that helps them easily move around in burrows.

They are herbivores, and most species live in burrows in colonies.

  • The southern tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Southern Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys australis)
    The southern tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • Azara’s tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Azara's Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys azarae)
    Azara’s tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • Colburn's tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Data Deficient
    Colburn's Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys colburni)
    Colburn's tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Data Deficient
  • Emily’s tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Emily's Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys emilianus)
    Emily’s tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The tuco-tuco of the dunes is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Tuco-Tuco Of The Dunes
    (Ctenomys flamarioni)
    The tuco-tuco of the dunes is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The Lami tuco-tuco is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Lami Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys lami)
    The Lami tuco-tuco is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The tiny tuco-tuco is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Deficient Data
    Tiny Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys minutus)
    The tiny tuco-tuco is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Deficient Data
  • The highland tuco-tuco is found in Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Bolivia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Highland Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys opimus)
    The highland tuco-tuco is found in Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Bolivia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Reig’s tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Reig’s Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys osvaldoreigi)
    Reig’s tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • Pearson's Tuco-tuco is found in Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Pearson's Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys pearsoni)
    Pearson's Tuco-tuco is found in Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The silky tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Data Deficient
    Silky Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys sericeus)
    The silky tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Data Deficient
  • The collared tuco-tuco is found in Brazil and Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Collared Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys torquatus)
    The collared tuco-tuco is found in Brazil and Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The robust tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. UCN Redlist Status: Data Deficient
    Robust Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys tuconax)
    The robust tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. UCN Redlist Status: Data Deficient
  • The Tucuman tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Data Deficient
    Tucuman Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys tucumanus)
    The Tucuman tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Data Deficient
  • Yolanda's tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Data Deficient
    Yolanda's Tuco-Tuco
    (Ctenomys yolandae)
    Yolanda's tuco-tuco is found in Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Data Deficient

Did You Know?

Tuco-tuco Of The Dunes is one of the species in this family.
Tuco-tuco Of The Dunes is one of the species in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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