Synaptomys morgani Martin et al. 2003 (mouse)

Mammalia - Rodentia - Cricetidae

Full reference: R. A. Martin, L. Duobinis-Gray, and C. P. Crockett. 2003. A new species of early Pleistocene Synaptomys (Mammalia, Rodentia) from Florida and its relevance to southern bog lemming origins. 23(4):917-936

Belongs to Synaptomys according to R. A. Martin et al. 2003

Sister taxa: Synaptomys australis, Synaptomys bunkeri, Synaptomys cooperi

Type specimen: UF 69151. Its type locality is Haile 16A, which is in an Irvingtonian terrestrial horizon in Florida.

Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore

Distribution: found only at Haile 16A

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