Latitudinal range: -39.8° to -4.0°

Habitats: tropical/subtropical moist broadleaf forest (4), tropical/subtropical dry broadleaf forest (2), tropical/subtropical savanna (5), temperate savanna (1)

Found in 14 samples

Argentina: Pedro Gómez Cello, Colonia Silva, Jacinto L. Arauz, Santa Fe City, Negro Muerto 3 (Holocene), Cueva El Abra (Holocene)

Brazil: Pinkaití Research Station (ground), Mineração Rio Tinto Reunidas (2000-2002, middle altitude forest), Fazenda Lago Verde, Refrigério and Tranqüilidade, Fazenda Aparecida, Fazenda São Sebastião do Borba

Peru: Iquitos–Nauta Highway, Reserva Nacional Allpahuayo-Mishana (Victor traps)

See also Holochilus brasiliensis, Holochilus chacarius, Holochilus sciureus