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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