
An American pouched rat (Americricetomys neodonta) is a species of rodent in the subfamily Cricetomyinae of that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, and scrublands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American pouched rats are characterized by having large cheek pouches and a distinctive molar morphology similarly to African pouches rats. The American pouched rat is notable for being the largest of the muroids, growing up to about 0.9 metres (3 ft) long including the tail which makes up half of its total length. It is omnivorous, feeding on vegetables, insects, crabs, snails and other items, but apparently preferring fruits and kernels from palms, apples, pears, plums, peaches, oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, lemons, and limes. Unlike African pouched rats, the American pouched rats are completely immune to diseases and viruses, including monkeypox, so this species is legal to keep as pets as a result. Unlike true rats, it has cheek pouches like a hamster, hence its name. These cheek pouches allow it to gather up several kilograms of nuts per night for storage underground. The American pouched rat is a solitary animal that spends throughout most of its life alone except during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of the American pouches rat is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American pouched rat's wide range and its tolerance to most of the human activities.