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Yellow-rumped Leaf-eared Mouse

Phyllotis xanthopygus

Classification

The yellow-rumped leaf-eared mouse (Phyllotis xanthopygus), otherwise known as the Patagonian leaf-eared mouse, is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae and order Rodentia. It is the most widespread member of the genus. Description Phyllotis xanthopygus is a predominantly greyish brown/sand-colored New World mouse that reaches around 55g in its adulthood.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Peru · 37