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- Title
Cryptomys damarensis.
- Authors
Bennett, Nigel C.; Jarvis, Jennifer U. M.
- Abstract
The article presents information of mammalian species namely Sturnira mordax, rat. It has order Rodentia, suborder Hystricognathi, infraorder Phiomorpha, family Bathyergidae, sub-family Georychinae, Cryptomys is polytypic. C. damarensis is a medium sized bathyergid with a range of color morphs from black to fawn; all have a large white head patch. The black morph is distinct from other southern African cryptomys. Body of C. damarensis is cylindrical with a low-slung carriage. Limbs are short and stout, and feet are relatively large with leathery soles. C. damarensis is endemis to southern Africa.
- Subjects
SOUTH Africa; RODENTS; BATHYERGIDAE; MAMMALS; PERIODICALS; SPECIES
- Publication
Mammalian Species, 2004, Issue 756, p1
- ISSN
0076-3519
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1644/756