Octodon is a genus of octodontid rodents native to South America, in particular in the Chilean Andes. [1] The best-known member is the common degu, O. degus, which is kept as a pet in various countries. Two of the four species of degus are nocturnal. [2] [3]

The common degu (Octodon degus; / ˈ d eɪ ɡ uː /), or, historically, the degu, is a small hystricomorpha rodent endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion of central Chile. [2] The name degu on its own indicates either the entire genus Octodon or, …

The best known species is the common degu, Octodon degus. Octodontids are medium-sized rodents, ranging from 12 to 20 centimetres (4.7 to 7.9 inches) in body length. They have long, silky fur, which is typically brownish in color and often paler on the underside.

Degu, (genus Octodon), one of four species of ratlike South American rodents found primarily on the lower western slopes of the Andes Mountains. It is one of the most common mammals of central Chile at elevations up to 1,200 metres (3,900 feet), where it …

The common degu (Octodon degus, /ˈdeɪɡuː/) is a small caviomorph rodent endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion of central Chile. The name 'degu' on its own indicates either the genus Octodon or, more usually, O. degus.

Octodon degus can be distinguished from the two other members of the genus Octodon by slight differences in dental morphology. It is also smaller than its relatives and its tail is said to be more noticeably tufted.

Aug 25, 2022 · Genus Octodon Etymology Known under other names, such as the dègue, and named almost exclusively degu in English (even for the other species), the octodon owes its name to the shape of its teeth.

DEGU (Octodon degus): SPECIES ACCOUNT Octodonts are found in southwest Peru, Chile, Argentina, and southwest Bolivia. The octodont habitat ranges from coastal scrub brush to barren rocky outcroppings in mountains.

The meaning of OCTODON is a genus (the type of the family Octodontidae) of small long-eared social rodents of western South America having combs of long stiff hairs at the base of the claws.

Most live in colonies; some show complex social behavior. All are primarily herbivorous. Degus ( Octodon) are agricultural pests in some areas. Degus are unusual in that most of their activity is apparently diurnal. References and literature cited: