Molecular systematics of chinchilla rats and taxonomic assessment of the Abrocoma cinerea species complex

Abstract Chinchilla rats (family Abrocomidae) are hystricomorph rodents primarily inhabiting the central Andes in South America with 8 species in the genus Abrocoma and 2 in Cuscomys. The systematics of this family—relying only on morphological differences—has faced several controversies, particular...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of mammalogy 2024-11, Vol.105 (6), p.1446-1457
Hauptverfasser:	González-Pinilla, Francisco J, Latorre, Claudio, Palma, R Eduardo
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
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