Red-Crested Tree Rat Trivia Quiz

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The Red-crested tree-rat species belong to the Family?
- Cloicks
- Echimyidae
- Uthunias
- Boniae

About This Quiz

Welcome to this short and fun 'Red-Crested Tree Rat quiz' that we've prepared here for you. The Red-Crested Tree Rat is a tree rat assumed to feed on plant matter because its diet is unknown. This animal is currently a critically endangered species of rats. What's your knowledge about this animal? Let's find out today with the help of this See morequiz given below. All you have to do is answer a few simple questions. Good luck!

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The Red-crested tree-rat species is more active at night; hence, it is?
- Nightwalker
- Nocturnal
- Nightshifter
- Predatory
Correct Answer

A. Nocturnal

Explanation

The given information states that the Red-crested tree-rat species is more active at night. This behavior indicates that the species is adapted to and prefers to be active during the nighttime. The term "nocturnal" specifically refers to animals that are active at night, making it the most suitable answer in this context.

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3.

What is the scientific name of the Red-crested tree-rat species?
- Santamartamys rufodorsalis
- Magnetitis trolis
- Volitus haghes
- Portita daisie
Correct Answer

A. Santamartamys rufodorsalis

Explanation

The scientific name of the Red-crested tree-rat species is Santamartamys rufodorsalis.

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4.

The unique habitat of the Red-crested tree-rat species is?
- Poland
- Colombia
- Iceland
- Asia
Correct Answer

A. Colombia

Explanation

The Red-crested tree-rat species is unique to Colombia. This means that it is found exclusively in Colombia and cannot be found in any other country or region. The habitat of this species is specifically suited to the environmental conditions and resources available in Colombia, making it the only place where these tree-rats can thrive and survive.

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5.

Where was the second species of the Red-crested tree-rat species identified?
- Martinez
- Soho
- Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
- Capsbana
Correct Answer

A. Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

Explanation

The second species of the Red-crested tree-rat was identified in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

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6.

In what year was the Red-crested tree-rat species identified?
- 1990
- 1994
- 1898
- 1944
Correct Answer

A. 1898

Explanation

The Red-crested tree-rat species was identified in 1898.

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7.

The Red-crested tree-rat species belong to the Family?
- Mastua
- Colidae
- Foolia
- Rodentia
Correct Answer

A. Rodentia

Explanation

The correct answer is Rodentia because the Red-crested tree-rat species belongs to the order Rodentia, which includes all rodents. Rodents are characterized by their continuously growing incisors and diverse adaptations for gnawing and chewing. They are the largest group of mammals and include species such as rats, mice, squirrels, and beavers.

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8.

The Red-crested tree-rat species belong to the Phylum?
- Fetisae
- Bolisa
- Chordata
- Siriae
Correct Answer

A. Chordata

Explanation

The correct answer is Chordata because the Red-crested tree-rat species belongs to the phylum Chordata. Chordata is a phylum that includes animals with a notochord, a hollow dorsal nerve cord, and pharyngeal slits. This phylum includes a wide range of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. The Red-crested tree-rat species, being a mammal, falls under this phylum.

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In 1913, the second specimen of the Red-crested tree-rat species was identified by American entomologist?
- Mark Dash
- Norman Crater
- Melbourne Armstrong Carriker
- Neil John Charles
Correct Answer

A. Melbourne Armstrong Carriker

Explanation

Melbourne Armstrong Carriker is the correct answer because he was an American entomologist who identified the second specimen of the Red-crested tree-rat species in 1913.

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10.

Where was the first specimen of the Red-crested tree-rat identified?
- Ocana
- Santiago
- Maryland
- Adelaide
Correct Answer

A. Ocana

Explanation

The first specimen of the Red-crested tree-rat was identified in Ocana.

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