Abrothrix andina
Abrothrix andina, also known as the Andean Altiplano mouse or Andean akodont, is a species of rodent in the genus "Abrothrix" of family Cricetidae. It is found in the Altiplano habitat of the Andes from central Peru through Bolivia, south to Argentina and Chile. Taxonomy. "Abrothrix andina" is a member of the order Rodentia and family Cricetidae with the genus "Abrothrix." Habitat. "Abrothrix andinus" is a small mammal that is active throughout the Andes. The environment consists of small shrubs and is categorizes as having dry summers and snowy winters. Biology. Diet. "Abrothrix andina" primarily eats small shrubs  during the summer and shrubs and insects during the winters During extreme temperature changes, the gut morphology changes and energy expenditure changes. For example, their metabolic rate may increase by 36.6% during the winter. Their body mass has shown to fluctuate throughout the seasons, as well. Their diet has shown behaviors that exhibit hyperphagy. Behavior. "Abrothrix andina" is active throughout the year despite seasonal changes.