Theridomys helmeri Vianey-Liaud 1972 (rodent)

Mammalia - Rodentia - Theridomyidae

Belongs to Theridomys according to Vianey-Liaud 1972

Sister taxa: Theridomys americanus, Theridomys brachydens, Theridomys bumbachensis, Theridomys calafensis, Theridomys crusafonti, Theridomys golpei, Theridomys lembronicus, Theridomys ludensis, Theridomys major, Theridomys octogesensis, Theridomys perrealensis, Theridomys pseudosiderolithicus, Theridomys varians

Type specimen: CHA-2, a mandible. Its type locality is Les Chapelins, which is in a Rupelian terrestrial horizon in France.

Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore

Distribution: found only at Les Chapelins

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