Isothrix negrensis Thomas 1920

Wilson, Don E. & Reeder, DeeAnn, 2005, Order Rodentia - Family Echimyidae, Mammal Species of the World: a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3 rd Edition), Volume 2, Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, pp. 1575-1592 : 1578

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scientific name	Isothrix negrensis Thomas 1920
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Isothrix negrensis Thomas 1920 , Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 9, 6: 277.

Type Locality: Brazil, Acajutuba, lower Rio Negro, near its mouth.

Vernacular Names: Rio Negro Brush-tailed Rat.

Distribution: NC Brazil along the Rio Negro and Rio Solimoes.

Discussion: Included in bistriata until recognized as distinct species based on sequence, chromosomal, and morphological differentiation ( Bonvicino et al., 2003 a). Karyotype has 2n=60, FN=112 ( Bonvicino et al., 2003 a).