Genus Abrocoma (Noun)
Meaning
Abrocomes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fossil record shows that the genus Abrocoma is closely related to chinchillas but appears to be distinct.
- Abrocoma is a genus of mammals endemic to the Andean regions of South America.
- Examples of this genus are Abrocoma bennettii, A. budini, A. cinerea, A. famatina, and others.
- Abrocoma members of this genus can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
- The common trait of genus Abrocoma is mainly their preference for high altitudes and unique diets.