†Guiomys unica Pérez 2010 (caviomorph)
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Full reference: M. E. Pérez. 2010. A new rodent (Cavioidea, Hystricognathi) from the middle Miocene of Patagonia, mandibular homologies, and the origin of the crown group Cavioidea sensu stricto. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 30(6):1848-1859
Belongs to Guiomys according to M. E. Pérez 2010
Sister taxa: none
Type specimen: MPEF-PV 3504, a mandible (Fragment of right mandible with p4-m3)
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Distribution:
• Miocene of Argentina (2 collections), Bolivia (2)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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