Holochilus brasiliensis Desmarest 1819 (Brazilian marsh rat)
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Mammalia - Rodentia - Cricetidae
Alternative combination: Mus brasiliensis
Belongs to Holochilus according to L. M. Miller and S. Anderson 1977
Sister taxa: Holochilus chacarius, Holochilus magnus, Holochilus multannus, Holochilus primigenus, Holochilus sciureus
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Argentina (4 collections), Brazil (2), Uruguay (1)
Total: 7 collections each including a single occurrence
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