†Heliscomys ostranderi Korth et al. 1991 (rodent)
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Mammalia - Rodentia - Heliscomyidae
Full reference: W. W. Korth, J. H. Wahlert, and R. J. Emry. 1991. A New Species of Heliscomys and Recognition of the Family Heliscomyidae (Geomyoidea: Rodentia). Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 11(2):247-256
Belongs to Heliscomys according to W. W. Korth et al. 1991
Sister taxa: Heliscomys gregoryi, Heliscomys hatcheri, Heliscomys macdonaldi, Heliscomys senex, Heliscomys vetus, Heliscomys walshi
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Distribution:
• Eocene of Canada (2: Saskatchewan collections), United States (5: Montana, Wyoming)
Total: 7 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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