Rhagomys longilingua Luna and Patterson 2003
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Rhagomys longilingua Luna and Patterson 2003
Rhagomys longilingua Luna and Patterson 2003 , Fieldiana Zool., n. s., 101: 3.
Type Locality: Perú, Cusco Dept., Paucartambo Prov., Manu Biosphere Reserve, along Río Cosñipata, below " Suecia," 1900 m; 13º06.032′S, 71º34.125′W. GoogleMaps
Vernacular Names: Long-tongued Rhagomys.
Distribution: Dense forest of E Andean slopes, 450-2100 m, SE Perú (Cusco and Madre de Dios Depts.).
Discussion: Similar to R. rufescens in unique possession (among Sigmodontinae ) of a hallux with nail and in most verifiable cranial traits, but fur of R. longilingua spiny and interorbit strongly beaded; so far known by only three specimens ( Luna and Patterson, 2003).
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