Sumichrast's Vesper Rat

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Nyctomys sumichrasti

Sumichrast's Vesper Rat, a reference photo
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, lithography by J. Smit · Public domain

Sumichrast's vesper rat (Nyctomys sumichrasti) is a rodent of the family Cricetidae found from southern Mexico to Panama. It is named for François Sumichrast, the collector of the first specimen, and its closest relative is probably Hatt's vesper rat, a similar, but slightly smaller, species from the Yucatán Peninsula.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Sumichrast's Vesper 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Rodentia
Family
Cricetidae
Species
Nyctomys sumichrasti

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