Reddish tuco-tuco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Reddish tuco-tuco |
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Ctenomys
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frater
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C.f. barbarous |
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The reddish tuco-tuco (Ctenomys frater) is a type of rodent found in parts of South America. It belongs to a group of animals called tuco-tucos. Scientists have identified five different kinds, or subspecies, of the reddish tuco-tuco.
These interesting animals live in Argentina and Bolivia. They can be found in places that are high up, from about 600 to 4,500 meters above sea level.
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What is a Reddish Tuco-Tuco?
The reddish tuco-tuco is a small mammal. It is known for its reddish fur. Like other tuco-tucos, it spends most of its life underground. This means it is a fossorial animal, which is a fancy word for an animal that digs and lives in burrows.
What Do Reddish Tuco-Tucos Eat?
These tuco-tucos mainly eat plants that grow underground. Their diet includes things like tubers and roots. They use their strong claws and teeth to dig for these tasty underground snacks.
Where Do Reddish Tuco-Tucos Live?
Reddish tuco-tucos prefer to live in areas where the soil is soft and dry. This makes it easier for them to dig their tunnels and burrows. They can live in places that have not been disturbed by humans, as well as in areas that have seen some changes. They often live together in groups, forming colonies.
Conservation Status
The reddish tuco-tuco's conservation status is currently listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN. This means that, for now, there are enough of these animals in the wild, and they are not considered to be in danger of disappearing.
See also
In Spanish: Tuco-tuco rojizo para niños
