Akodon (Akodon) azarae Fischer 1829 (Azara's grass mouse)
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Mammalia - Rodentia - Cricetidae
Alternative combinations: Akodon azarae, Mus azarae
Synonym: Mus arenicola Waterhouse 1837
Belongs to Akodon (Akodon) according to A. D. Vitullo et al. 1986
See also Miller and Anderson 1977
Sister taxon: Akodon (Akodon) puer
Subtaxa: Akodon (Akodon) azarae azarae Akodon (Akodon) azarae bibianae
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Average measurements (in mm): femur diameter 1.06, humerus diameter 1.20, tibia diameter 0.950
Estimated body mass: 16.8 g based on femur diameter, humerus diameter, and tibia diameter
Distribution:
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