Anderson's cujuchi facts for kids

Ctenomys andersoni, also known as Anderson's cujuchi, is a special type of tuco-tuco. It is a small rodent that lives only in Bolivia, a country in South America. This animal was discovered and named in 2014.

Anderson's Cujuchi: A Bolivian Rodent

Anderson's cujuchi is a unique animal found only in one specific area of Bolivia. It's part of a group of rodents called tuco-tucos. These animals are known for living underground in burrows.

What is a Tuco-Tuco?

Tuco-tucos are rodents, like mice or hamsters, but they are specially adapted for digging. Their name comes from the sound they make, which sounds like "tuc-tuc" when they are in their tunnels. They spend most of their lives underground, creating complex systems of tunnels.

Meet the Anderson's Cujuchi

This particular tuco-tuco has coarse, rough hair that is a mix of brown and grey colors. It measures about 271 millimeters (which is about 10.7 inches) in length. That's roughly the length of a standard ruler!

Where Does It Live?

Anderson's cujuchi lives only in one place: Cerro Itahuaticua. This area is located in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. It lives at an elevation of about 810 meters (around 2,657 feet) above sea level. This means it lives quite high up in the mountains.

Who Was Sydney Anderson?

The Anderson's cujuchi was named after a person named Sydney Anderson. He was a very important scientist who studied mammals. Mr. Anderson worked as a curator at the Department of Mammalogy at the American Museum of Natural History. Scientists often name new species after people who have made big contributions to their field.

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In Spanish: Cujuchi de Anderson para niños