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crab-eating rat
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crab-eating rat

Ichthyomys hydrobates

The crab-eating rat (Ichthyomys hydrobates) is a species of semiaquatic rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are rivers and swamps.

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