Oryzomys
| Genus Oryzomys | |
|---|---|
| Taxonomic classification | |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Suborder: | Supramyomorpha |
| Infraorder: | Myomorphi |
| Superfamily: | Muroidea |
| Family: | Cricetidae |
| Subfamily: | Sigmodontinae |
| Tribe: | Oryzomyini |
Oryzomys is a genus of rice rats in the family Cricetidae. There are 11 recognized species in the genus. Three species are found in the United States.
Species in the United States
Species not pictured: Coues's Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys couesi), Northeastern Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys palustris).
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Northwestern Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys texensis) observed by Jon McIntyre in Port Aransas, Texas.
Available taxon pages
The following subgenera are available on WhiskerWiki for this genus:
- Subgenus: No information
Range maps for species in the United States
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Coues's Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys couesi) -
Northeastern Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys palustris) -
Northwestern Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys texensis)