Notiomys

The Edwards - long claws mouse ( Notiomys edwardsii ) is a living in South America rodent species from the group of the New world.

These rodents reach a body length of about 9 centimeters, which must be added a 4 to 5 centimeters long tail comes. The weight is 18 to 25 grams. The fur is brown on top and whitish on the underside. The nose carries a dark, leather-like upholstery, the ears are small, the tail short. Named giving feature is the extended claws of the front legs. On the hind feet have a comb bristle- like hairs.

These animals are found only in southern Argentina, where they are distributed from Rio Negro to Santa Cruz. Their habitat is dry, bush -lined steppes. To perform a subterranean grave - lifestyle and feed mainly on insects, supplemented by seeds.

The IUCN lists the species as endangered not, but that is out of date. There are in any case only a few known specimens of this species.

Their closest relatives are likely the big long claws mice ( Chelemys ) be.