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SPECIES Orthogeomys (Heterogeomys) lanius

Author:Elliot, 1905.
Citation:Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash., 18: 235.
Common Name:Big Pocket Gopher.
Type Locality:Mexico, Veracruz, Xuchil, SE side of Mt. Orizaba.
Distribution:Known only from the type locality.
Status:IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).
Comments:Subgenus Heterogeomys. May be conspecific with hispidus (Hall, 1981:512).
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