| Comments: | Traditionally divided into 2 subgenera, Proechimys and Trinomys (Moojen, 1948; Thomas, 1921f; Woods, 1993) but Trinomys was elevated to a genus by Lara et al. (1996). Proechimys represents one of the most diverse groups of Neotropical rodents with 63 named forms. Reviewed, in part, by Reig et al. (1980), Gardner and Emmons (1984), and Patton (1987). May include Hoplomys (see Patton and Reig, 1989; Lara et al., 1996). The species-level taxonomy of the group is controversial, and in need of a major revision. Gardner and Emmons (1984) and Patton (1987) grouped taxa into species groups. Further revision of the genus is in progress by J. Patton (pers. comm.). |
