A New Subspecies of Wood Rat (Neotoma mexicana) from Colorado

By Robert B. Finley

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A scientist uncovers a never-before-seen version of a common rodent, distinguishing it by unique physical features and location.

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Nature/Gardening/Animals Science - Genetics/Biology/Evolution

Released

2010-02-01

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Summary

"A New Subspecies of Wood Rat (Neotoma mexicana) from Colorado" by Robert B. Finley, Jr. is a scientific paper investigating the unique characteristics of a newly identified wood rat subspecies, Neotoma mexicana scopulorum, discovered in eastern Colorado. The paper aims to broaden the understanding of mammal biodiversity by presenting a detailed examination of the wood rat's distinct physical traits - such as skull structure and color - that set it apart from similar wood rats like the N. m. fallax and N. m. inopinata, using various measurements and descriptions, as well as habitat and ecological information gathered from both field research and museum specimens.