Genus Stictomys (Noun)
Meaning
Mountain pacas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mountain pacas are classified under the genus Stictomys.
- Stictomys, the genus for mountain pacas, was described by Ihering in 1911.
- Rodents within the genus Stictomys exhibit various adaptations to high-altitude environments.
- There are currently several species recognized within the genus Stictomys, although classification can vary.
- Historically, species in the genus Stictomys were classified differently before a major taxonomic revision.