The Brazilian False Rice Rat, Pseudoryzomys simplex, is a rodent species from southeastern South America. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay in lowland palm savanna and thorn scrub habitats characterized by seasonal rainfall. It is a medium-sized species, weighing about 50 g, with a grey-brown pelage (coat), long and narrow hindfeet, and a tail that is about as long as the head and body. The IUCN assessed its conservation status as "Least Concern",...