Arizona Cotton Rat (Sigmodon arizonae)

Arizona Cotton Rat, a reference photo — Photo: ALAN SCHMIERER · CC0 (licence)

The Arizona cotton rat or Colorado River cotton rat (Sigmodon arizonae) is a rat in the family Cricetidae. It is found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Arizona Cotton Rat being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Sigmodon ochrognathus
Sigmodon leucotis
Sigmodon mascotensis
Sigmodon hispidus
Arvicanthis niloticus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Cricetidae
Genus: Sigmodon
Species: Sigmodon arizonae

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