Zygodontomys
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Zygodontomys is a genus of rodent in the tribe Oryzomyini of the family Cricetidae. Its closest relative may be Scolomys. It ranges from Central America east to the Guianas. It contains two species: Zygodontomys brunneus and Zygodontomys brevicauda.
Quick Facts Zygodontomys Temporal range: Pleistocene - Recent, Scientific classification ...
Zygodontomys Temporal range: Pleistocene - Recent | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Cricetidae |
Subfamily: | Sigmodontinae |
Tribe: | Oryzomyini |
Genus: | Zygodontomys J.A. Allen, 1897 |
Type species | |
Oryzomys cherriei J.A. Allen, 1895 | |
Species | |
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