Protochromys fellowsi

Taxonavigation

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Taxonavigation: Muroidea 
Template:Simplicidentata

Ordo: Rodentia
Subordo: Myomorpha
Superfamilia: Muroidea

Familia: Muridae
Subfamilia: Murinae
Tribus: Hydromyini
Genus: Protochromys
Species: Protochromys fellowsi

Name

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  • Protochromys fellowsi (Hinton, 1943)

Holotype: BMNH 47.1175, adult ♂, skin and skull.

Type locality: “Baiyanka, Purari-Ramu Divide, South-East Bismarck Range, North-East New Guinea [=Papua New Guinea]. Altitude 8000ft [=2440 m].”

Combinations

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  • Melomys fellowsi Hinton, 1943: 554 [original designation]
  • Protochromys fellowsi: Menzies, 1996: 417 [name combination]

References

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Primary references

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Vernacular names

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English: Papuan Protochromys, Red-bellied Mosaic-tailed Rat