Oryzomys palustris [Oryzomys palustris]
Description
This species is a semi-aquatic rodent (a marsh rice rat), so divers typically won’t see it underwater. If you’re diving near marshy shorelines, you might occasionally spot it along the water’s edge—then watch for quick movements as it slips into cover.
Where To See Oryzomys palustris
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Vertebrates
Vertebrata
|
| Order |
Jawed animals (a major group of predators)
Gnathostomata
|
| Family |
Sea stars (Asteroidea) & relatives (broad grouping)
Tetrapoda
|
| Genus |
Mammals
Mammalia
|
Have a photo of Oryzomys palustris?
Share your underwater photos with the diving community
Upload Photos