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Taterillus harringtoni
Order: Rodentia > Family: Muridae > Genus: Taterillus > Species: Taterillus harringtoni
Type Description
Thomas, O. 1906. New mammals collected in north-east Africa by Mr. Zaphiro, and presented to the British Museum by W. N. McMilan, Esq. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, ser. 7, 18:300-306.
Type Locality
Ethiopia, east of Lake Turkana (Rudolf), near Mutti Galeb.
Measurements
Head and body: 100-140 mm
Tail length: 140-170 mm
Weight: 50-80 g
Tail length: 140-170 mm
Weight: 50-80 g
Description
Members of this genus are generally smaller then Gerbilliscus. Look for a relatively long rear incisive foramina in the palate of the skull.
Key References
1. Kingdon, J. 1997. The Kingdon field guide to African mammals, AP Natural World Academic Press, Harcourt Brace & Company, San Diego, p. 195.
2. Nowak, R. M. 1999. Walker's Mammals of the World. Sixth ed. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, 2:1344-1346, 1451.
2. Nowak, R. M. 1999. Walker's Mammals of the World. Sixth ed. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, 2:1344-1346, 1451.