A New Bog Lemming (Genus Synaptomys) From Nebraska

Name: A New Bog Lemming (Genus Synaptomys) From Nebraska
Author: J. Knox Jones

By J. Knox Jones

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A concise taxonomic note documents a distinct subspecies of the southern bog lemming discovered at a single site in southwestern Nebraska. The paper furnishes specimen records and detailed external and cranial measurements, identifies diagnostic characters such as darker dorsal pelage, broader anterior nasals, relatively small auditory bullae, and longer tooth-rows, and compares these traits with neighboring subspecies. It describes the species' narrow wet-grass habitat, notes associated small mammal species, and interprets the population as a relict of a formerly broader distribution while suggesting additional searches in the eastern Great Plains.

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J. Knox Jones

J. Knox Jones was an American mammalogist known for his significant contributions to the study of mammals, particularly in North America and Mexico. His research focused on the taxonomy, distribution, and geographic variation of various species. Among his notable works is "A New Bog Lemming (Genus Synaptomys) From Nebraska," which highlights his expertise in small mammal ecology. Jones also published extensively on bats, including studies like "Noteworthy Records of Bats From Nicaragua," showcasing his dedication to understanding chiropteran fauna. His scholarly output has contributed to the broader field of mammalogy and has been influential in wildlife conservation efforts.