Holochilus sciureus

• Published in: Mammalian species Vol. 780; no. 780; pp. 1 - 5
• Main Authors: Barreto, Guillermo R, García-Rangel, Shaenandhoa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York American Society of Mammalogists 01.12.2005; Oxford University Press
• Subjects: Animal physiology; Female animals; Karyology; Mammals; Rats; Regular; Reproduction; Rice; Rodents; Taxonomy; Teeth; Viruses; Zoology

Pieces of factual information on Holochilus sciureus, a marsh rat from genus Holochilus, are presented. Holochilus was considered a close relative of Sigmodon, but penis morphology and karyology suggest a closer relationship to Oryzomys.