👉 Tateomys is a genus of large, aquatic vertebrates that includes several species found in freshwater habitats such as lakes and rivers. They are known for their distinctive body shape, which resembles a human tail, and their ability to live in water for extended periods. The genus is named after the genus Tates, which refers to the genus's scientific name, but it also incorporates other elements like "omys" meaning "tail," "ate" indicating aquatic life, and "musculus,"
