Incanomys
Sign in to saveIncanomys is a monotypic genus of rodents in the family Cricetidae; it contains the sole species Incanomys mayopuma, also known as the Incan water rat. This small, semi-aquatic carnivorous mammal was discovered in Peru following a three-month research expedition in Machu Picchu.
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Incanomys is a monotypic genus of rodents in the family Cricetidae; it contains the sole species Incanomys mayopuma, also known as the Incan water rat. This small, semi-aquatic carnivorous mammal was discovered in Peru following a three-month research expedition in Machu Picchu.
== Etymology == The genus name Incanomys is a combination of the word Inca, in reference to the Inca Empire, and Ancient Greek (mouse).
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