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The lesser Wilfred's mouse (Juliomys pictipes) is a South American rodent species of the family Cricetidae.It was first described by Wilfred H. Osgood under the name Thomasomys pictipes, then into the genus Wilfredomys, and now known as Juliomys pictipes. It is found in northeastern Argentina and southeastern Brazil. The species is arboreal.

Taxonomy
This species was first discovered by Osgood in 1933. It was originally named Thomasomys pictipes. For several decades, the placement of this form was uncertain and fairly recently changed to Juliomys pictipes to fit under the subfamily of Sigmodontinae rodents. The taxonomy of this species of Lesser Wilfred's mouse goes as follows: Order Rodentia, Suborder Sciurognathi, Family Muridae, Subfamily Sigmodontinae, Species Wilfredomys pictipes. The taxon identifier is 89132.

Description
This animal is considered to be small to medium sized Sigmodontinae rodents. They are dark-brown to light-orange brown. Juliomys pictipes have short, broad with 6 plantar pads. In addition, the skull is species specific with identifying features like short rostrum and rounded braincase.

A baby of this species is often called a pinkie, kitten or pup. The females are called doe while the and males are called buck. Groups of this species are called a nest, colony, harvest, horde or mischief'.

Distribution and habitat
It is found in northeastern Argentina and southeastern Brazil and limited to tropical and subtropical moist forests of those countries.

Ecology
The species is arboreal.

Status
The Lesser wilfred's mouse is listed as Least Concern. But, threats that increase mortality or decrease quality of life include livestock farming, ranching, and wood harvesting.