👉 A pikul or a pikule is a small, rodent-like animal found in the Amazon rainforest of South America. They are known for their distinctive black and white stripes on their back. Piculs are also known as "mushroom rats," and they can grow to be up to 10 inches long. The term picul is often used as a colloquialism, referring to any small animal or plant that has this characteristic. It's not a scientific term, but
