Castillomys rivas Martín Suárez and Mein 1991 (mouse)

Mammalia - Rodentia - Muridae

Full reference: E. Martín Suárez and P. Mein. 1991. Revision of the genus Castillomys (Muridae, Rodentia). Scripta Geologica 96:47-81

Belongs to Castillomys according to E. Martín Suárez and P. Mein 1991

Sister taxa: Castillomys crusafonti, Castillomys gracilis, Castillomys margaritae

Type specimen: DSPUG LQ-1 158, a tooth (M1 sup. dext.).

Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore-insectivore

Distribution: found only at Sierra de Quibas (Quaternary of Spain)

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