AnAge entry for Aplodontia rufa

Classification (HAGRID: 02841)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Rodentia
                Family: Aplodontiidae
                    Genus: Aplodontia
Species: Aplodontia rufa
Common name: Mountain beaver
Synonyms: Anisonyx rufa

Maximum longevity: Not yet established
Observations: These animals appear to live at least 6 years in the wild. Some estimates, although unverified, indicate they may live 10 years in the wild [0573]. Because longevity has not been studied in detail in captivity, maximum longevity is considered unknown.

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