Field notes, v4194
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Duval, E.H. 2000 Journal Isla Boca Brava, Chiriqui Prov., Panama Fletcher killed two rodents in the kitchen 1 Common Cane Rat (probably Zygodontomys brevicauda 2 E 15mm Body 110 mm HF 25 mm Tail 90 mm underparts whitish pale base of tail - lower 1/2 anterior 1/2 skin? of hind feet dark Incisors ungrovved Back dark brown Muzzle below nose level = buffy orangish also buffy below ears & w/ short hairs possibly into ears orangish as well We're not sure what species this could be: it doesn't fit well with any in the Mammals of Central & S. America book. 2 May 2000 Weather: 7mm of rain We wetted at well today with moderate success