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:
Dipodillus rupicola
Dipodillus rupicola: Geographic Information
Geographic Division:
Africa
Jurisdiction/Origin:
Dipodillus rupicola: Comments
Comment:
Comments: Subgenus Petteromys. A distinctive species (2n = 52, FNa = 72) that is morphologically adapted to climb about on rocky outcrops and may be restricted to such habitats, which is unusual among species of Dipodillus and Gerbillus. Granjon et al. (2002a) described the species, compared it with others, and provided observations on habitat and behavior. The Rupicolous Dipodil is one of nine species of Gerbillus and Dipodillus occurring in a small area of the West African sahelian region located b...