Musser, Guy G., and Michael D. Carleton / Wilson, Don E., and DeeAnn M. Reeder, eds.
Publication Date (Listed/Actual):
2005-10-01 / 2005-10-01
Article/Chapter Title:
Superfamily Muroidea
Journal/Book Name, Vol. No.:
Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, 3rd ed., vol. 2
Page(s):
894-1531
Publisher:
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
ISBN/ISSN:
0-8018-8221-4/
Notes:
Reference for:
Leimacomyinae
Leimacomyinae: Geographic Information
Geographic Division:
Jurisdiction/Origin:
Leimacomyinae: Comments
Comment:
Comments: Type genus-Leimacomys Matschie, 1893. Definition-medium-sized terrestrial, insectivorous muroid with a scantily haired (caudal hairs length of one tail scale), tapering tail much shorter than length of head and body (TL/HBL = 32%), four digits and rudimentary fifth on front foot, five on hind foot, claws nearly straight, and dense pelage without guard hairs; cranium robust, rostrum moderately long and wide, and tapering distally in lateral perspective; interorbit wide; prominent supraorbita...