About Isothrix bistriata Wagner, 1845
Taxonomic Classification
The yellow-crowned brush-tailed rat, with the scientific name Isothrix bistriata, is a South American species of brush-tailed rat that belongs to the family Echimyidae.
Geographical Range
This species is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Activity Pattern and Habitat Type
It is a nocturnal, arboreal animal that lives in lowland evergreen rainforest, and it is probably restricted to igapó and várzea habitats.
Den Location and Sightings
Individuals can sometimes be spotted at the entrances of their dens, which are most often located in tree holes, particularly hollow palms, along river borders.
