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SPECIES Proechimys kulinae

Author:da Silva, 1998.
Citation:Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash., 111: 451.
Common Name:Kulina Spiny-rat
Type Locality:Brazil, Amazonas, Seringal Condor, left bank Rio Juruá (70o51’W, 06o45’S).
Distribution:W Brazil north of the Rio Juruá to NE Peru, Dept. Loreto.
Comments:Molecular analysis suggests affinities with pattoni and gardneri (da Silva, 1995; Patton et al., 2000). Karyotype has 2n=34 and FN=52.
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