Ryukyu spiny rat
A species of rodent endemic to Amami Ōshima, Japan. Scientific name: Tokudaia osimensis.
The Ryukyu spiny rat is an endemic species found only on Amami Ōshima.
Muennink's spiny rat; Okinawa spinous country-rat
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form using 棘 (thorn) and 鼠 (rat/mouse); rarely used.
Alternate kanji form using 刺 (thorn); rarely used.
Compound of 棘/刺 (toge, 'thorn') and 鼠 (nezumi, 'rat/mouse'), referring to the animal's spiny fur.