Pacific Degu
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| Scientific name | Octodon pacificus |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | Critically Endangered (Population decreasing) |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Higher classification | Degu |
| Order | Rodent |
| Rank | Species |
| Date of Reg. | |
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| ID | 2133475 |
About Pacific Degu
The Pacific degu, also known as the Mocha Island degu, is a species of rodent in the family Octodontidae. It is endemic to Chile. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was classified in 1994 by Dr. Rainer Hutterer.
