List of octodontids

Octodontidae is a family of small rodents restricted to southwestern South America.

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.

[1] There are 14 extant ochotonid species contained within 7 genera: Aconaemys (Andean rock rats), Spalacopus, Octodon (typical degus), Octodontomys, Octomys, Pipanacoctomys, and Tympanoctomys.

[2] Many extinct Octodontidae species have been discovered, with identification and classification of new discoveries still ongoing.

[4] Family Octodontidae Aconaemys Spalacopus Octodon Octodontomys Octomys Tympanoctomys Pipanacoctomys The following classification is based on the taxonomy described by Mammal Species of the World (2005), with augmentation by generally accepted proposals made since using molecular phylogenetic analysis, as supported by both the IUCN and the American Society of Mammalogists.