Mammals of South America, Volume 2: Rodents

South American Rodents, Volume 2

 Mammals of South America, Volume 2: Rodents is a comprehensive reference on the diversity, taxonomy, distribution, and natural history of South American rodents. The second volume of a planned three-volume series, it provides an updated review of Rodentia following major advances in field research, bioinformatics, and molecular genetics. Covering native rodents of South America, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean Netherlands, the book includes identification keys and species descriptions, distribution information, locality maps, subspecies discussions, taxonomic and nomenclatural history, extensive references, and a gazetteer based on verified museum specimens and published literature.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive reference to South American rodents
• Volume 2 of the Mammals of South America series
• Covers all native rodent genera and species in the region
• Includes identification keys and detailed species descriptions
• Provides distribution information and locality maps
• Discusses taxonomy, subspecies, and nomenclatural history
• Incorporates modern molecular and bioinformatics research
• Includes extensive literature references and a detailed gazetteer
• Covers species from mainland South America, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean Netherlands