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Uncovering cryptic diversity does not end: a new species of leaf-eared mouse, genus Phyllotis (Rodentia, Cricetidae), from Central Sierras of Argentina.
- Source :
- Mammalia: International Journal of the Systematics, Biology & Ecology of Mammals; Jul2022, Vol. 86 Issue 4, p393-405, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Based on previously published molecular (mitochondrial) and herein provided morphological (qualitative and quantitative data) evidence, we describe a new species of leaf-eared mouse of the genus Phyllotis. The new species is morphometrically distinct when compared with other phylogenetically or geographically close species of Phyllotis, showing several quantitative differences in their external and craniodental characters (e.g., proportionally broader nasals and interorbital region, and proportionally smaller tympanic bullae). The new species is endemic to central Argentina, occurring on rocky grasslands at elevations of 650–2,800 m a.s.l. This is the only species of Phyllotis inhabiting the Central Sierras, a mountain system of medium elevation, isolated from the Andes by low elevation arid and semiarid environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CRICETIDAE
RODENTS
SPECIES
ALTITUDES
GRASSLANDS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00251461
- Volume :
- 86
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Mammalia: International Journal of the Systematics, Biology & Ecology of Mammals
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 157818385
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1515/mammalia-2021-0150