Metaliomys Korth and De Blieux 2010 (rodent)

Mammalia - Rodentia - Heteromyidae

Full reference: W. W. Korth and D. D. De Blieux. 2010. Rodents and lagomorphs (Mammalia) from the Hemphillian (Late Miocene) of Utah. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 30(1):226-235

Parent taxon: Heteromyinae according to W. W. Korth and D. D. De Blieux 2010

Sister taxa: none

Subtaxa: Metaliomys sevierensis

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Type: Metaliomys sevierensis

Ecology: ground dwelling granivore-browser

Distribution: found only at Utah Geological Survey Site 42Sv066v ( of Utah)

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