Cuvier’s Terrestrial Spiny Rat
Proechimys cuvieri 
Creole name: bob rat 
Size: body=25 cm; tail=18 cm; weight=500 g 
Description: Medium-sized and stocky-bodied, with stiff hairs or spines on back and rump, which are partly concealed in the thick shiny fur. The fur is dark-reddish brown on the back with a contrasting white belly. Medium-length, bi-coloured tail. The tail is easily broken near its base (hence the local name “bob rat”). Bright yellowish-orange eyeshine. 
Activity: Nocturnal; strictly terrestrial, it will occasionally walk along low-lying fallen logs, but does not climb trees or vines. 
Habits: Solitary, it is often seen foraging for seeds and fruits on the forest floor, or hiding in crevices such as hollow logs or near rocks. It is usually silent. Often seen at night. 
Habitat: Forests, both dry upland and low, wet forest. 
Status: This is the most common rat in Iwokrama. 
Distribution in Iwokrama