Dolichotis patagonum Zimmermann 1780 (Patagonian mara)
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Mammalia - Rodentia - Caviidae
Alternative combination: Cavia patagonum
Belongs to Dolichotis according to A. Elissamburu and S. F. Vizcaíno 2004
Sister taxa: Dolichotis andina, Dolichotis intermedia, Dolichotis minuscula, Dolichotis platycephala, Dolichotis salinicola
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Average measurements (in mm): femur diameter 11.6, humerus diameter 11.0, radius diameter 7.00, tibia diameter 10.5
Estimated body mass: 8.80 kg based on femur diameter, humerus diameter, and tibia diameter
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Argentina (3 collections), Uruguay (1)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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