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Brucepattersonius misionensis

(Brucepattersonius misionensis)

Description

Brucepattersonius misionensis, also known as the Misiones akodont or Misiones brucie, is a rodent species from South America in the genus Brucepattersonius. It is known from a single individual collected in Misiones Province in northeastern Argentina. Its taxonomic status remains to be determined conclusively. It is threatened by habitat loss and is not known from any protected areas.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Mammalia
Order:Rodentia
Family:Cricetidae
Genus:Brucepattersonius
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