Puertoricomys corozalus
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Familia: Echimyidae
Subfamilia: Heteropsomyinae
Genus: †Puertoricomys
Species: †Puertoricomys corozalus
Name[edit]
Puertoricomys corozalus (Williams & Koopman, 1951)
- Holotype: AMNH 17640, left mandible, collected by James Thorp in 1930.
- Type locality: “Corozal, Puerto Rico”.
Combinations[edit]
- Proechimys corozalus Williams & Koopman, 1951: 4 [original combination]
- Puertoricomys corozalus: Woods, 1989 [subsequent combination]
References[edit]
Primary references[edit]
- Williams, E.E. & Koopman, K.F. 1951. A new fossil rodent from Puerto Rico. American Museum Novitates 1515: 1–9. hdl: 2246/2370 Reference page.
Vernacular names[edit]
English: Corozal Rat