Genus

Juscelinomys

3 species

The list of species of Juscelinomys genus

Juscelinomys is a genus of burrowing mice. The name is derived from Brazilian president Juscelino Kubitschek who created the city of Brasilia where the Brasilia burrowing mouse was discovered.

  • J. candangoCandango mouse
  • J. guaporensisRio Guaporé mouse
  • J. huanchacaeHuanchaca mouse

A fourth species, J. talpinus, is known only from subfossil remains. Some authorities treat it as a distinct species or a senior synonym for one or all species in Juscelinomys (Musser and Carleton, 2005).

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The list of species of Juscelinomys genus

Juscelinomys is a genus of burrowing mice. The name is derived from Brazilian president Juscelino Kubitschek who created the city of Brasilia where the Brasilia burrowing mouse was discovered.

  • J. candangoCandango mouse
  • J. guaporensisRio Guaporé mouse
  • J. huanchacaeHuanchaca mouse

A fourth species, J. talpinus, is known only from subfossil remains. Some authorities treat it as a distinct species or a senior synonym for one or all species in Juscelinomys (Musser and Carleton, 2005).

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