Kachin Red-backed Vole
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The Kachin Red-backed Vole (Eothenomys cachinus) is a species of rodent
in the family Cricetidae
. It is found in Kachin State
in northern Burma. Although described as a species by Thomas in 1921, it was subsequently included as a subspecies of either E. melanogaster
or E. miletus
. Comparisons of a 1941 sampling showed that E. cachinus was indeed a separate species.
Adults of the species are large-bodied, with longer tails than any other member of the Eothenomys genus (between 43 and 61mm) and thick, soft and long fur, the upper parts being brown and the lower parts grey. Compared to E. miletus the skull is shorter and not as wide, with a significantly lower profile.
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...
. It is found in Kachin State
Kachin State
Kachin State , is the northernmost state of Burma. It is bordered by China to the north and east; Shan State to the south; and Sagaing Division and India to the west. It lies between north latitude 23° 27' and 28° 25' longitude 96° 0' and 98° 44'. The area of Kachin State is . The capital of the...
in northern Burma. Although described as a species by Thomas in 1921, it was subsequently included as a subspecies of either E. melanogaster
Père David's Vole
Père David's Vole is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.It is found in China, Myanmar, Taiwan, and Thailand.-References:...
or E. miletus
Yunnan Red-backed Vole
The Yunnan Red-backed Vole is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Southwest China, specifically Yunnan Province. It is the largest member of the Eothenomys genus, with a higher cranium, a soft, thick and long coat with tawny brown to reddish brown coloring and grey...
. Comparisons of a 1941 sampling showed that E. cachinus was indeed a separate species.
Adults of the species are large-bodied, with longer tails than any other member of the Eothenomys genus (between 43 and 61mm) and thick, soft and long fur, the upper parts being brown and the lower parts grey. Compared to E. miletus the skull is shorter and not as wide, with a significantly lower profile.