Abrothrix hershkovitzi

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Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Abrothrix Higher classification Abrothrix		Phylum Chordata Family Cricetidae Scientific name Abrothrix hershkovitzi Rank Species
Similar Abrothrix sanborni, Abrothrix, Mammal, Rodent, Chelemys

Abrothrix hershkovitzi, also known as Hershkovitz's Grass Mouse or Hershkovitz's Akodont, is a species of rodent in the genus Abrothrix of family Cricetidae. It is found only on some remote islands in southern Chile. It is named after American zoologist Philip Hershkovitz.

Literature cited

Mittermeier, R.A. 1997. "Philip Hershkovitz - A Remembrance". Primate Info Net. Wisconsin Primate Research Center Library. Retrieved April 6, 2009.

Patterson, B. & D'elia, G. 2008. Abrothrix hershkovitzi. In IUCN. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2009.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on January 12, 2010.

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