Mammals Obtained by Dr. Curt von Wedel from the Barrier Beach of Tamaulipas, Mexico

Name: Mammals Obtained by Dr. Curt von Wedel from the Barrier Beach of Tamaulipas, Mexico
Author: E. Raymond Hall

By E. Raymond Hall

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This paper reports a small field study on a Tamaulipas barrier beach, describing habitat, collecting methods, and the mammals detected during a short March 1950 visit to Boca Jesús María. The author details dune and lagoon physiography, vegetation zones, trapping sites, and track observations, and reports specimens of a spotted ground squirrel, an Ord kangaroo rat, a hispid cotton rat, and a black-tailed jack rabbit, with signs of coyote. Taxonomic comparisons show some populations match mainland or Padre Island forms while others are subspecifically distinct; the text gives diagnoses, measurements, and notes on geographic range for each taxon.

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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.