Scotinomys
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Scotinomys is a genus of rodent
in the family Cricetidae
. Together with Baiomys
, it forms the tribe Baiomyini
.
It contains the following species:
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...
. Together with Baiomys
Baiomys
Baiomys is the genus of New World pygmy mice. Together with Scotinomys, it forms the tribe Baiomyini. It currently contains two extant species:*Southern Pygmy Mouse, Baiomys musculus*Northern Pygmy Mouse, Baiomys taylori-References:...
, it forms the tribe Baiomyini
Baiomyini
Baiomyini is a tribe of rodents in the subfamily Neotominae occurring from the southern United States to Panama. It includes the genera Baiomys and Scotinomys, with a total of four living species.Baiomys musculusBaiomys taylori-Literature cited:...
.
It contains the following species:
- Alston's Brown MouseAlston's Brown MouseAlston's Brown Mouse, also called Alston's Singing Mouse, Singing Short-tailed Mouse, or Singing Mouse , is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae...
(Scotinomys teguina) - Chiriqui Brown MouseChiriqui Brown MouseThe Chiriqui Brown Mouse also known as the long-tailed singing mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.It is found in high elevations of Costa Rica and Panama.-References:...
(Scotinomys xerampelinus)