Comments on the Taxonomy and Geographic Distribution of Some North American Marsupials, Insectivores and Carnivores

Name: Comments on the Taxonomy and Geographic Distribution of Some North American Marsupials, Insectivores and Carnivores
Author: E. Raymond Hall

By E. Raymond Hall

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The authors review museum specimens and published records to clarify taxonomic identities and geographic ranges of several North American marsupials, insectivores, and carnivores. Through direct examination of skulls, pelage, and measurements they reassign disputed specimens to subspecies, document color-phase variation and intergradation among opossum populations, and correct earlier locality-based identifications. The paper presents specimen-specific notes, maps of distributional evidence, and a proposed arrangement of North American Didelphis taxa based on morphological comparisons and geographic continuity.

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E. Raymond Hall

E. Raymond Hall was an influential American zoologist and mammalogist known for his extensive research on North American mammals. His work significantly contributed to the understanding of various species, particularly bats and rodents. Hall authored numerous scientific papers and monographs, including notable titles such as "A New Bat (Myotis) From Mexico" and "A Synopsis of the American Bats of the Genus Pipistrellus." His meticulous studies and classifications have left a lasting impact on the field of mammalogy, making him a respected figure in zoological literature.