Megadontomys
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Megadontomys Fossil range: Recent |
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Megadontomys cryophilus |
Megadontomys is a genus of rodent in the Cricetidae family, found in Mexico. It contains the following species:
- Oaxaca Giant Deer Mouse (Megadontomys cryophilus)
- Nelson's Giant Deer Mouse (Megadontomys nelsoni)
- Thomas's Giant Deer Mouse (Megadontomys thomasi)
[edit] References
- Musser, G. G. and M. D. Carleton. 2005. Superfamily Muroidea. Pp. 894-1531 in Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.