Rheomys
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Rheomys is a genus of semiaquatic rodent
s in the family Cricetidae
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It contains the following species:
Rodent
Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing....
s in the family Cricetidae
Cricetidae
The Cricetidae are a family of rodents in the large and complex superfamily Muroidea. It includes true hamsters, voles, lemmings, and New World rats and mice...
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It contains the following species:
- Mexican Water MouseMexican Water MouseThe Mexican Water Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.It is found only in Mexico....
(Rheomys mexicanus) - Goldman's Water MouseGoldman's Water MouseGoldman's Water Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
(Rheomys raptor) - Thomas's Water MouseThomas's Water MouseThomas's Water Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico....
(Rheomys thomasi) - Underwood's Water MouseUnderwood's Water MouseUnderwood's Water Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
(Rheomys underwoodi)