Genus Stictomys is a taxonomic group of rodents that belongs to the family Cricetidae. It includes various species of mice that are commonly found in South America. The word genus can be defined as a taxonomic rank that is used to classify organisms into distinct groups based on their genetic and physical characteristics. There are several synonyms that are used to refer to the Genus Stictomys, depending on the classification system that is being used. Some examples of synonyms include the following: Abroscopus, Adelomys, Irenomys, Oryzomys, and Sigmodontomys. Each of these synonyms is used to refer to a different taxonomic group of rodents that share common characteristics with the Genus Stictomys.