Thomasomys lojapiuranus
| Thomasomys lojapiuranus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Cricetidae |
| Subfamily: | Sigmodontinae |
| Genus: | Thomasomys |
| Species: | T. lojapiuranus
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| Binomial name | |
| Thomasomys lojapiuranus Pacheco & Ruelas, 2023[1]
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Thomasomys lojapiuranus is a species of
Thomasomys cinereus until they were identified as a new species in 2023.[1]
The species occurs in the
montane forest at an altitude of up to 3,481 metres (11,421 ft). The lowest elevation record is at 1,198 metres (3,930 ft), but this record is suspect as it is unusually low for Thomasomys and in an unusual habitat. The lowest secure record is at 1,737 metres (5,699 ft).[1]
Characteristic traits include brownish fur on the back, gray or brown fur on the lower side, and long mystacial vibrissae. The tail is slightly longer than the head and body. The rostrum, the front part of the skull, is relatively broad compared to similar species.[1]
References
- ^ S2CID 259212960.