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Bridges's degu
Species of rodent From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bridges's degu (Octodon bridgesii) is a species of rodent in the family Octodontidae.[2] It is found in southern Chile.[3] The species was named after Thomas Bridges.[4]
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Taxonomy
Ricardo Ojeda's degu (O. ricardojedai), which is found in Argentina and Chile, was formerly considered a population of O. bridgesii, but was described as a distinct species in 2020.[5]
Biology and physiology
Unlike its close relative, the common degu, Bridges' degu is nocturnal.[6]
Bridges's degu has deep molar indentations and has a deep fold on the inside of the last molar.[7]
Habitat
The species is less widely distributed in Chile than the common degu and inhabits rocky, forested areas[7] and some open farmland,[3] although it is far less well adapted for digging[6] but does have some climbing ability.[8] Deforestation may be contributing to the decline of this species.[6]
References
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