Abstract

FERRO, L. Ignacio  and  BARQUEZ, Rubén M.. Comments on the distribution of Abrothrix andinus and Calomys lepidus (Rodentia: Cricetidae) in Tucumán province, Argentina. Mastozool. neotrop. [online]. 2008, vol.15, n.2, pp.197-201. ISSN 0327-9383.

Information on the small mammal's communities inhabiting the highlands of Tucumán province is provided. The presence of Abrothrix andinus and Calomys lepidus are confirmed for the province and new localities for their distribution are added. The distribution of Abrothrix andinus in Tucumán is extended and two localities are added; also the distribution of Calomys lepidus is extended for about 200 km South of it previous known distribution.

Keywords : Aconquija range; Altoandine; Cumbres Calchaquíes; Huaca-Huasi; Sigmodontine rodents.

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