Orthogeomys (Heterogeomys) lanius (Elliot 1905)

Orthogeomys (Heterogeomys) lanius (Elliot 1905), Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash., 18: 235.

Type Locality: Mexico, Veracruz, Xuchil, SE side of Mt. Orizaba.

Vernacular Names: Big Pocket Gopher.

Distribution: Known only from the type locality.

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Subgenus Heterogeomys . May be conspecific with hispidus (Hall, 1981:512) .