Where Is Spiny Rat?

Spiny rats range from southern Mexico through South America to Paraguay and southeastern Brazil.

Where do spiny rats live?

Spiny rats (genus Proechimys) occur in virtually every type of lowland forest in tropical Central and South America. These rodents are not spiny like porcupines or hedgehogs, but instead have much smaller spines on their backs that are hidden by soft guard hairs.

Where do rats live on the island of Borneo?

This species can be found in primary forest and logged-over forest.