Echimys semivillosus I. Geoffroy 1838

Echimys semivillosus I. Geoffroy 1838, Ann. Sci. Nat. Zool. (Paris), ser. 2, 10: 125.

Type Locality: Colombia, Bolivar Dept., Cartagena.

Vernacular Names: Speckled Spiny Tree-rat.

Synonyms: Echimys carrikeri (J. A. Allen 1911); Echimys flavidus (Hollister 1914); Echimys punctatus (Thomas 1899) .

Distribution: N Colombia, Venezuela, Margarita Isl.

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc). Locally common.

Discussion: See Cabrera (1961:542-543). Taxonomy being revised (Emmons, In Press).