†Holochilus primigenus Steppan 1996 (marsh rat)
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Mammalia - Rodentia - Cricetidae
Full reference: S. J. Steppan. 1996. A new species of Holochilus (Rodentia: Sigmodontinae) from the middle Pleistocene of Bolivia and its phylogenetic significance. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 16(3):522-530
Belongs to Holochilus according to S. J. Steppan 1996
Sister taxa: Holochilus brasiliensis, Holochilus chacarius, Holochilus magnus, Holochilus multannus, Holochilus sciureus
Type specimen: FMNH PM 56940, a mandible (Right mandible with incisor M1-3)
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Distribution: found only at Tarija-2 (Quaternary of Bolivia)
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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