Isthmomys
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Isthmomys is a genus of rodent
in the family Cricetidae
, belonging to the tribe Reithrodontomyini. Species are:
Rodent
Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing....
in the family Cricetidae
Cricetidae
The Cricetidae are a family of rodents in the large and complex superfamily Muroidea. It includes true hamsters, voles, lemmings, and New World rats and mice...
, belonging to the tribe Reithrodontomyini. Species are:
- Yellow Isthmus RatYellow Isthmus RatThe Yellow Isthmus Rat is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found only in Panama. It was discovered by W. W. Brown, Jr. on the southern slope of Volcan de Chiriqui...
(Isthmomys flavidus) - Mt. Pirri Isthmus RatMt. Pirri Isthmus RatThe Mt. Pirri Isthmus Rat is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is found only in Panama. At the time of its discovery it was considered as the “most common rat of southeastern Panama” . Found only in the eastern...
(Isthmomys pirrensis)