Mesomys leniceps
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Familia: Echimyidae
Subfamilia: Eumysopinae
Genus: Mesomys
Species: Mesomys leniceps
Name[edit]
Holotype: BMNH 26.8.6.61, adult ♂, skin and skull.
Type locality: “Yambrasbamba [=Yambasbramba], Amazonas, 6500´ [=1981,2 m],” Peru.
References[edit]
Primary references[edit]
- Thomas, O. & St. Leger, J. 1926. The Godman-Thomas Expedition to Peru.— IV. On mammals collected by Mr. R. W. Hendee north of Chachapoyas, Province of Amazonas, north Peru. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, series 9, 18(106): 345–349. DOI: 10.1080/00222932608633524 Reference page.
Links[edit]
- Mesomys leniceps in Mammal Species of the World.
Wilson, Don E. & Reeder, DeeAnn M. (Editors) 2005. Mammal Species of the World – A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Third edition. ISBN 0-8018-8221-4. - IUCN: Mesomys leniceps (Data Deficient)
Vernacular names[edit]
English: Woolly-headed/Long-haired Spiny Tree Rat