Lijst van nieuw beschreven zoogdieren (2008)

Dit is een lijst van nieuw beschreven zoogdieren uit 2008. De term "zoogdieren" omvat hier ook de overige "Mammaliaformes" (Docodonta, Haramiyida, Morganucodonta en enkele andere geslachten).

Fossiele hogere taxa

NaamAuteurReferentieCommentaar
CetotheriinaeWhitmore & Barnes, 2008Whitmore, F.C. & Barnes, L.G. (2008). The Herpetocetinae, a new subfamily of extinct baleen whales (Mammalia, Cetacea, Cetotheriidae). Virginia Museum of Natural History Special Publication 14: 141-180.
NumbigilgidaeBecker, Archer, Godthelp, Mackness, Hand & Muirhead, 2008Becker, R.M.D.; Archer, M.; Godthelp, H.; Mackness, B.S.; Hand, S.J. and Muirhead, J. 2008. A bizarre new family of Marsupialia (Incertae sedis) from the Early Pliocene of northeastern Australia: implications for the phylogeny of bunodont marsupials. Journal of Paleontology 82 (4): 749-762.
PappocetinaeMcLeod & Barnes, 2008McLeod, S.A. & Barnes, L.G. (2008). A new genus and species of Eocene protocetid archaeocete whale (Mammalia, Cetacea) from the Atlantic Coastal plain. Science Series, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 41: 73-98.
OnychonycteridaeSimons, Seymour, Habersetzer & Gunnell, 2008Simmons, N.B., Seymour, K.L., Habersetzer, J. & Gunnell, G.F. (2008). Primitive Early Eocene bat from Wyoming and the evolution of flight and echolocation. Nature 451: 818-821.
PelagicetiUhen, 2008Uhen, M.D. (2008). New protocetid whales from Alabama and Mississippi, and a new cetacean clade, Pelagiceti. 28 (3): 589-593.
XenorophidaeUhen, 2008Uhen, M.D. (2008). A new Xenorophus-like odontocete cetacean form the Oligocene of North Carolina and a discussion of the basal odontocete radiation. Journal of Systematic Paleontology 6 (4): 433-452.

Fossiele geslachten

NaamAuteurReferentieCommentaar
AcrophyseterLambert, Bianucci & Muizon, 2008Lambert, O., Bianucci, G. & Muizon, C. (2008). A new stem-sperm whale (Cetacea, Odontoceti, Physeteroidea) from the Latest Miocene of Peru. Comptes Rendus Palevol.
AhytheriumCartelle, de Iullis & Pujos, 2008Cartelle, C., de Iullis, C. & Pujos, F. (2008). A new species of Megalonychidae (Mammalia, Xenarthra) from the Quaternary of Poço Azul (Bahia, Brazil). Comptis Rendus Palevol 7 (6): 335-346.
AlbertocetusUhen, 2008Uhen, M.D. (2008). A new Xenorophus-like odontocete cetacean form the Oligocene of North Carolina and a discussion of the basal odontocete radiation. Journal of Systematic Paleontology 6 (4): 433-452.
AnthrasimiasBajpai, Kay, Williams, Das, Kapur & Tiwari, 2008Bajpai, S.; Kay, R.F.; Williams, B.A.; Das, D.P.; Kapur, V.V. and Tiwari, B.N. 2008. Oldest Asian record of Anthropoidea. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 105: 11093--11098.
AprixokogiaWhitmore & Kaltenbach, 2008Whitmore, F.C. & Kaltenbach, J.A. (2008). Neogene Cetacea of the Lee Creek Phosphate Mine, North Carolina. Virginia Museum of Natural History Special Publication 14: 181-269.
BocaconodonMontellano, Hopson & Clark, 2008Montellano, M., Hopson, J. A. & Clark, J. M. 2008. Late Early Jurassic mammaliaforms from Huizachal Canyon, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4): 1130-1143.
CrenatocetusMcLeod & Barnes, 2008McLeod, S.A. & Barnes, L.G. (2008). A new genus and species of Eocene protocetid archaeocete whale (Mammalia, Cetacea) from the Atlantic Coastal plain. Science Series, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 41: 73-98.
DiablomomysWilliams & Kirk, 2008Williams, B.A. and Kirk, E.C. 2008. New Uintan primates from Texas and their implications for North American patterns of species richness during the Eocene. Journal of Human Evolution 55 (6): 927-941.
EschrichtioidesBisconti, 2008Bisconti, M. (2008). Morphology and phylogenetic relationships of a new eschrichtiid genus (Cetacea: Mysticeti) from the early Pliocene of northern Italy. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 153:161-186.
EtruriaAbbazzi, Delfino, Gallai, Trebini & Rook, 2008Abbazzi, L.; Delfino, M.; Gallai, G.; Trebini, L. and Rook, L. 2008. New Data on the vertebrate assemblage of Fiume Santo (North-West Sardinia, Italy), and overview on the Late Miocene Tusco-Sardinian Palaeobioprovince. Palaeontology 51 (2): 425-451.
GricetoidesWhitmore & Kaltenbach, 2008Whitmore, F.C. & Kaltenbach, J.A. (2008). Neogene Cetacea of the Lee Creek Phosphate Mine, North Carolina. Virginia Museum of Natural History Special Publication 14: 181-269.
HibacetusOtsuka & Ota, 2008Otsuka, H. & Ota, Y. (2008). Cetotheres from the early Middle Miocene Bihoku Group in Shobara District, Hiroshima Prefecture, West Japan. Miscellaneous Reports of the Hiwas Museum for Natural History 49 (2): 1-66.
HuasteconodonMontellano, Hopson & Clark, 2008Montellano, M., Hopson, J. A. & Clark, J. M. 2008. Late Early Jurassic mammaliaforms from Huizachal Canyon, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4): 1130-1143.
IberolophusBadiola & Cuesta, 2008Badiola, A. & Cuesta, M.-A. 2008. New endemic equoids from the Iberian Peninsula (Western Europe). Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4): 1149-1161.
IndusiusGunnell, Gingerich, Ul-Haq, Bloch, Khan & Clyde, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Gingerich, P.D., Ul-Haq, M., Bloch, J.I., Khan, I.H. & Clyde, W.C. (2008). New Primates (Mammalia) from the Early and Middle Eocene of Pakistan and their Paleobiogeographic Implications. Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan 32 (1): 1-14.
KhonsunycterisGunnell, Simons & Seiffert, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Simons, E.L. & Seiffert, E.R. (2008). New bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from the late Eocene and early Oligocene, Fayum Depression, Egypt. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 1-11.
MagnadapisGodinot & Couette, 2008Godinot, M. & Couette, S. (2008). Morphological diversity in the skulls of large adapines (Primates, Adapiformes) and its systematic implications. in E. J. Sargis and M. Dagosto (eds.), Mammalian Evolutionary Morphology: A Tribute to Frederick Szalay 285-313.
MatanomictisThewissen & Bajpai, 2008Thewissen, J.G.M. & Bajpai, S. (2008). New Oligocene mustelid from western India. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (2): 565-567.
NanosirenDomning & Aguilera, 2008Domning, D.P. & Aguilera, O.A. (2008). Fossil Sirenia of the West Atlantic and Caribbeaan Region. VIII. Nanosiren garciae, gen. et sp. nov. and Nanosiren sanchezi, sp. nov. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (2): 479-500.
NotoetayoaGelfo, López & Bond, 2008Gelfo, J.N., López, G.M. & Bond, M. (2008). A new Xenungulata (Mammalia) from the Paleocene of Patagonia Argentina. Journal of Paleontology 82 (2): 329-335.
NumbigilgaBecker, Archer, Godthelp, Mackness, Hand & Muirhead, 2008Becker, R.M.D.; Archer, M.; Godthelp, H.; Mackness, B.S.; Hand, S.J. and Muirhead, J. 2008. A bizarre new family of Marsupialia (Incertae sedis) from the Early Pliocene of northeastern Australia: implications for the phylogeny of bunodont marsupials. Journal of Paleontology 82 (4): 749-762.
OreotalpaLloyd & Eberle, 2008Lloyd, K.J. & Eberle, J.J. (2008). A new talpid from the late Eocene of North America. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 53 (3): 539-543.
OnychonycterisSimons, Seymour, Habersetzer & Gunnell, 2008Simmons, N.B., Seymour, K.L., Habersetzer, J. & Gunnell, G.F. (2008). Primitive Early Eocene bat from Wyoming and the evolution of flight and echolocation. Nature 451: 818-821.
QarunycterisGunnell, Simons & Seiffert, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Simons, E.L. & Seiffert, E.R. (2008). New bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from the late Eocene and early Oligocene, Fayum Depression, Egypt. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 1-11.
SaharadermaGunnell, Simons & Seiffert, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Simons, E.L. & Seiffert, E.R. (2008). New bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from the late Eocene and early Oligocene, Fayum Depression, Egypt. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 1-11.
SaheloryxGeraads, Blondel, Likius, Mackaye, Vignaud & Brunet, 2008Geraads, D., Blondel, C., Likius, A., Mackaye, H.T., Vignaud, P. & Brunet, M. (2008). New Hippotragini (Bovidae, Mammalia) from the Late Miocene of Toros-Menalla (Chad). Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 231–242.
SeptemriocetusLambert, 2008Lambert, O. (2008). A new porpoise (Cetacea, Odontoceti, Phocoenidae) from the Pliocene of the North Sea. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (3): 863-872.
StenasodelphisGodfrey & Barnes, 2008Godfrey, S.J. & Barnes, L.G. (2008). A New Genus And Species Of Late Miocene Pontoporiid Dolphin (Cetacea: Odontoceti) From The St. Marys Formation In Maryland. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (2): 520-528.
SulaimaniaGunnell, Gingerich, Ul-Haq, Bloch, Khan & Clyde, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Gingerich, P.D., Ul-Haq, M., Bloch, J.I., Khan, I.H. & Clyde, W.C. (2008). New Primates (Mammalia) from the Early and Middle Eocene of Pakistan and their Paleobiogeographic Implications. Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan 32 (1): 1-14.
TchadotragusGeraads, Blondel, Likius, Mackaye, Vignaud & Brunet, 2008Geraads, D., Blondel, C., Likius, A., Mackaye, H.T., Vignaud, P. & Brunet, M. (2008). New Hippotragini (Bovidae, Mammalia) from the Late Miocene of Toros-Menalla (Chad). Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 231–242.
TemperocastorKorth, 2008Korth, W.W. 2008. Cranial morphology, systematics and succession of beavers from the middle Miocene Valentine Formation of Nebraska, USA. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 53 (2): 169-182.
TurritragusAbbazzi, Delfino, Gallai, Trebini & Rook, 2008Abbazzi, L.; Delfino, M.; Gallai, G.; Trebini, L. and Rook, L. 2008. New Data on the vertebrate assemblage of Fiume Santo (North-West Sardinia, Italy), and overview on the Late Miocene Tusco-Sardinian Palaeobioprovince. Palaeontology 51 (2): 425-451.
VictoriaconodonMontellano, Hopson & Clark, 2008Montellano, M., Hopson, J. A. & Clark, J. M. 2008. Late Early Jurassic mammaliaforms from Huizachal Canyon, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4): 1130-1143.
WitwatiaGunnell, Simons & Seiffert, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Simons, E.L. & Seiffert, E.R. (2008). New bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from the late Eocene and early Oligocene, Fayum Depression, Egypt. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 1-11.
WyomylusCassiliano, 2008Cassiliano, M. (2008). A new genus and species of Stenomylinae (Camelidae, Artiodactyla) from the Moonstone Formation (late Barstovian–early Hemphillian) of central Wyoming. Rocky Mountain Geology 43 (1): 41-110.

Fossiele soorten

NaamAuteurReferentieCommentaar
Acrophyseter deinodonLambert, Bianucci & Muizon, 2008Lambert, O., Bianucci, G. & Muizon, C. (2008). A new stem-sperm whale (Cetacea, Odontoceti, Physeteroidea) from the Latest Miocene of Peru. Comptes Rendus Palevol.
Ahytherium aureumCartelle, de Iullis & Pujos, 2008Cartelle, C., de Iullis, C. & Pujos, F. (2008). A new species of Megalonychidae (Mammalia, Xenarthra) from the Quaternary of Poço Azul (Bahia, Brazil). Comptis Rendus Palevol 7 (6): 335-346.
Albertocetus meffordorumUhen, 2008Uhen, M.D. (2008). A new Xenorophus-like odontocete cetacean form the Oligocene of North Carolina and a discussion of the basal odontocete radiation. Journal of Systematic Paleontology 6 (4): 433-452.
Albireo savageiBarnes, 2008Barnes, L.G. (2008). Miocene and Pliocene Albireonidae (Cetacea, Odontoceti), Rare and unusual fossil dolphins from the Eastern North Pacific Ocean. Natural History of Los Angles County Science Series 41: 99-152.
Anatostylops zhaiiWang, Meng, Ni & Beard, 2008Wang, Y.-Q., Meng, J., Ni, X.-J. & Beard, K. C. 2008. A new Early Eocene arctostylopid (Arctostylopida, Mammalia) from the erlian basin, Nei Mongol, China. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (2): 553-558.
Anthrasimias gujaratensisBajpai, Kay, Williams, Das, Kapur & Tiwari, 2008Bajpai, S.; Kay, R.F.; Williams, B.A.; Das, D.P.; Kapur, V.V. and Tiwari, B.N. 2008. Oldest Asian record of Anthropoidea. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 105: 11093--11098.
Aprixokogia kelloggiWhitmore & Kaltenbach, 2008Whitmore, F.C. & Kaltenbach, J.A. (2008). Neogene Cetacea of the Lee Creek Phosphate Mine, North Carolina. Virginia Museum of Natural History Special Publication 14: 181-269.
Bocaconodon tamaulipensisMontellano, Hopson & Clark, 2008Montellano, M., Hopson, J. A. & Clark, J. M. 2008. Late Early Jurassic mammaliaforms from Huizachal Canyon, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4): 1130-1143.
Bohra illuminataPrideaux & Warburton, 2008Prideaux, J. & Warburton, M. (2008). A New Pleistocene Tree-Kangaroo (Diprotodontia: Macropodidae) From The Nullarbor Plain Of South-Central Australia. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (2): 463-478.
Bumbanius ningiMissiaen & Smith, 2008Missiaen, P. and Smith, T. 2008. The Gashatan (late Paleocene) mammal fauna from Subeng, Inner Mongolia. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 53 (3): 357-378.
Canis accitanusGarrido & Arribas, 2008Garrido, G. & Arribas, A. (2008). Canis accitanus nov. sp., a new small dog (Canidae, Carnivora, Mammalia) from the Fonela P-1 Plio-Pleistocene site (Guadix basin, Granada, Spain). Geobios 41: 751-761.
Clyomys riograndensisHandler, Verzi, Vucetich, Ferigolo & Ribeiro, 2008Handler, P., Verzi, D. H., Vucetich, M. G., Ferigolo, J. Ribeiro, A. M. 2008. Caviamorphs (Mammalia, Rodentia) from the Holocene of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil: systematcis and paleoenvironmental context. Revista Brasileira de Paleontologia 11 (2): 97-116.
Crenatocetus rayiMcLeod & Barnes, 2008McLeod, S.A. & Barnes, L.G. (2008). A new genus and species of Eocene protocetid archaeocete whale (Mammalia, Cetacea) from the Atlantic Coastal plain. Science Series, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 41: 73-98.
Crocuta eturonoWerdelin & Lewis, 2008Werdelin, L. & Lewis, M. E. 2008. New species of Crocuta from the Early Pliocene of Kenya, with an overview of Early Pliocene hyaenas of Eastern Africa. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4) 1162-1170.
Deinsdorfia doukasiFurió & Mein, 2008Furió, M. & Mein, P. (2008). A new species of Deinsdorfia (Soricidae, Insectivora, Mammalia) from the Pliocene of Spain. C. R. Palevol. 7: 347-359.
Dhofarella sigeiGunnell, Simons & Seiffert, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Simons, E.L. & Seiffert, E.R. (2008). New bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from the late Eocene and early Oligocene, Fayum Depression, Egypt. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 1-11.
Diablomomys dalquestiWilliams & Kirk, 2008Williams, B.A. and Kirk, E.C. 2008. New Uintan primates from Texas and their implications for North American patterns of species richness during the Eocene. Journal of Human Evolution 55 (6): 927-941.
Dicerorhinus gwebinensisZin-Maung-Maung-Thein, Takai, Masanaru, Tsubamoto, Takehisa, Thaung-Htike, Egi, Naoko & Maung-Maung, 2008Zin-Maung-Maung-Thein, Takai, Masanaru, Tsubamoto, Takehisa, Thaung-Htike, Egi, Naoko & Maung-Maung (2008). A new species of Dicerorhinus (Rhinocerontidae) from the Plio-Pleistocene of Myanmar. Palaeontology 51 (6): 1419-1433.
Diorocetus shobarensisOtsuka & Ota, 2008Otsuka, H. & Ota, Y. (2008). Cetotheres from the early Middle Miocene Bihoku Group in Shobara District, Hiroshima Prefecture, West Japan. Miscellaneous Reports of the Hiwas Museum for Natural History 49 (2): 1-66.
Etruria vialliiAbbazzi, Delfino, Gallai, Trebini & Rook, 2008Abbazzi, L.; Delfino, M.; Gallai, G.; Trebini, L. and Rook, L. 2008. New Data on the vertebrate assemblage of Fiume Santo (North-West Sardinia, Italy), and overview on the Late Miocene Tusco-Sardinian Palaeobioprovince. Palaeontology 51 (2): 425-451.
Gricetoides auroraeWhitmore & Kaltenbach, 2008Whitmore, F.C. & Kaltenbach, J.A. (2008). Neogene Cetacea of the Lee Creek Phosphate Mine, North Carolina. Virginia Museum of Natural History Special Publication 14: 181-269.
Herpetocetus brambleiWhitmore & Barnes, 2008Whitmore, F.C. & Barnes, L.G. (2008). The Herpetocetinae, a new subfamily of extinct baleen whales (Mammalia, Cetacea, Cetotheriidae). Virginia Museum of Natural History Special Publication 14: 141-180.
Herpetocetus transatlanticusWhitmore & Barnes, 2008Whitmore, F.C. & Barnes, L.G. (2008). The Herpetocetinae, a new subfamily of extinct baleen whales (Mammalia, Cetacea, Cetotheriidae). Virginia Museum of Natural History Special Publication 14: 141-180.
Hibacetus hiroseiOtsuka & Ota, 2008Otsuka, H. & Ota, Y. (2008). Cetotheres from the early Middle Miocene Bihoku Group in Shobara District, Hiroshima Prefecture, West Japan. Miscellaneous Reports of the Hiwas Museum for Natural History 49 (2): 1-66.
Husteconodon wibleiMontellano, Hopson & Clark, 2008Montellano, M., Hopson, J. A. & Clark, J. M. 2008. Late Early Jurassic mammaliaforms from Huizachal Canyon, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4): 1130-1143.
Iberolophus arabensisBadiola & Cuesta, 2008Badiola, A. & Cuesta, M.-A. 2008. New endemic equoids from the Iberian Peninsula (Western Europe). Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4): 1149-1161.
Iberolophus jimeneziBadiola & Cuesta, 2008Badiola, A. & Cuesta, M.-A. 2008. New endemic equoids from the Iberian Peninsula (Western Europe). Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4): 1149-1161.
Indusius kaliaeGunnell, Gingerich, Ul-Haq, Bloch, Khan & Clyde, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Gingerich, P.D., Ul-Haq, M., Bloch, J.I., Khan, I.H. & Clyde, W.C. (2008). New Primates (Mammalia) from the Early and Middle Eocene of Pakistan and their Paleobiogeographic Implications. Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan 32 (1): 1-14.
Josephoartigasia monesiRinderknecht & Blanco, 2008Rinderknecht, A. & Blanco, R.E. (2008). The largest fossil rodent. Proceedings of the Royal Society B 275: 923–928.
Kentriodon schneideriWhitmore & Kaltenbach, 2008Whitmore, F.C. & Kaltenbach, J.A. (2008). Neogene Cetacea of the Lee Creek Phosphate Mine, North Carolina. Virginia Museum of Natural History Special Publication 14: 181-269.
Khonsunycteris aegypticusGunnell, Simons & Seiffert, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Simons, E.L. & Seiffert, E.R. (2008). New bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from the late Eocene and early Oligocene, Fayum Depression, Egypt. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 1-11.
Lagenorhynchus harmatukiWhitmore & Kaltenbach, 2008Whitmore, F.C. & Kaltenbach, J.A. (2008). Neogene Cetacea of the Lee Creek Phosphate Mine, North Carolina. Virginia Museum of Natural History Special Publication 14: 181-269.
Leptadapis filholiGodinot & Couette, 2008Godinot, M. & Couette, S. (2008). Morphological diversity in the skulls of large adapines (Primates, Adapiformes) and its systematic implications. in E. J. Sargis and M. Dagosto (eds.), Mammalian Evolutionary Morphology: A Tribute to Frederick Szalay 285-313.
Magnadapis frediGodinot & Couette, 2008Godinot, M. & Couette, S. (2008). Morphological diversity in the skulls of large adapines (Primates, Adapiformes) and its systematic implications. in E. J. Sargis and M. Dagosto (eds.), Mammalian Evolutionary Morphology: A Tribute to Frederick Szalay 285-313.
Magnadapis intermediusGodinot & Couette, 2008Godinot, M. & Couette, S. (2008). Morphological diversity in the skulls of large adapines (Primates, Adapiformes) and its systematic implications. in E. J. Sargis and M. Dagosto (eds.), Mammalian Evolutionary Morphology: A Tribute to Frederick Szalay 285-313.
Magnadapis laurenceaeGodinot & Couette, 2008Godinot, M. & Couette, S. (2008). Morphological diversity in the skulls of large adapines (Primates, Adapiformes) and its systematic implications. in E. J. Sargis and M. Dagosto (eds.), Mammalian Evolutionary Morphology: A Tribute to Frederick Szalay 285-313.
Magnadapis quercyiGodinot & Couette, 2008Godinot, M. & Couette, S. (2008). Morphological diversity in the skulls of large adapines (Primates, Adapiformes) and its systematic implications. in E. J. Sargis and M. Dagosto (eds.), Mammalian Evolutionary Morphology: A Tribute to Frederick Szalay 285-313.
Matanomictis maniyarensisThewissen & Bajpai, 2008Thewissen, J.G.M. & Bajpai, S. (2008). New Oligocene mustelid from western India. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (2): 565-567.
Meldimys musakRana, Kumar, Escarguel, Sahni, Rose, Smith, Singh & Singh, 2008Rana, R.S., Kumar, K., Escarguel, G., Sahni, A., Rose, K.D., Smith, T., Singh, H. & Singh, L. (2008). An ailuravine rodent from the lower Eocene Cambay Formation at Vastan, western India, and its palaeobiogeographic implications. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 53 (1): 1-14
Merycopotamus thachangensisHanta, Ratanasthiena, Kunimatsub, Saegusac, Nakayad, Nagaokae & Jintasakul, 2008Hanta, R., Ratanasthiena, B., Kunimatsub, Y., Saegusac, H., Nakayad, H., Nagaokae, S. & Jintasakul, P. (2008). A New Species of Bothriodontinae, Merycopotamus thachangensis (Cetartiodactyla, Anthracotheriidae) from the Late Miocene of Nakhon Ratchasima, Northeastern Thailand. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4): 1182-1188.
Mesodmops tenuisMissiaen & Smith, 2008Missiaen, P. and Smith, T. 2008. The Gashatan (late Paleocene) mammal fauna from Subeng, Inner Mongolia. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 53 (3): 357-378.
Miacis roseiHeinrich, Strait & Houde, 2008Heinrich,R.E., Strait, S.G., Houde, P. (2008). Earliest Eocene Miacidae (Mammalia: Carnivora) from northwestern Wyoming. Journal of Paleontology 82 (1): 154-162.
Micromeryx azanzaeSánchez & Morales, 2008Sánchez, I. M. & Morales, J. (2008). Micromeryx azanzae sp. nov. (Ruminantia: Moschidae) from the Middle-Upper Miocene of Spain, and the First Description of the Cranium of Micromeryx. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (3): 873-885.
Micromys caesarisMinwer-Barakat, García-Alix, Martín-Suárez & Freudenthal, 2008Minwer-Barakat, R., García-Alix, A., Martín-Suárez, E. & Freudenthal, M. (2008). Micromys caesaris, A New Murid (Rodentia, Mammalia) from the Late Pliocene of the Guadix Basin, Southeastern Spain. Journal of Paleontology 82 (2): 436-441.
Mus dulamensisKotlia, 2008Kotlia, B.S. (2008). A new species of fossil Mus (Rodentia, Muridae) from the Indian Himalaya: Evolutionary and phylogenetic implications. Paleoworld 17 (1): 47-56.
Muscardinus meridionalisGarcía-Alix, Minwer-Barakat, Martín-Suárez & Freudenthal, 2008García-Aliz, A., Minwer-Baeakat, R., Martín-Suárez, E. & Freudenthal, M. (2008). Muscardinus meridionalis sp. nov., a new species of gliridae (Rodentia, Mammalia) and its implications for the phylogeny of Muscardinus. Jorunal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (2): 568-573.
Nanosiren garciaeDomning & Aguilera, 2008Domning, D.P. & Aguilera, O.A. (2008). Fossil Sirenia of the West Atlantic and Caribbeaan Region. VIII. Nanosiren garciae, gen. et sp. nov. and Nanosiren sanchezi, sp. nov. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (2): 479-500.
Nanosiren sancheziDomning & Aguilera, 2008Domning, D.P. & Aguilera, O.A. (2008). Fossil Sirenia of the West Atlantic and Caribbeaan Region. VIII. Nanosiren garciae, gen. et sp. nov. and Nanosiren sanchezi, sp. nov. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (2): 479-500.
Notoetayoa gargantuaiGelfo, López & Bond, 2008Gelfo, J.N., López, G.M. & Bond, M. (2008). A new Xenungulata (Mammalia) from the Paleocene of Patagonia Argentina. Journal of Paleontology 82 (2): 329-335.
Numbigilga ernielundeliusiBecker, Archer, Godthelp, Mackness, Hand & Muirhead, 2008Becker, R.M.D.; Archer, M.; Godthelp, H.; Mackness, B.S.; Hand, S.J. and Muirhead, J. 2008. A bizarre new family of Marsupialia (Incertae sedis) from the Early Pliocene of northeastern Australia: implications for the phylogeny of bunodont marsupials. Journal of Paleontology 82 (4): 749-762.
Oreotalpa florissantensisLloyd & Eberle, 2008Lloyd, K.J. & Eberle, J.J. (2008). A new talpid from the late Eocene of North America. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 53 (3): 539-543.
Onychonycteris finneyiSimons, Seymour, Habersetzer & Gunnell, 2008Simmons, N.B., Seymour, K.L., Habersetzer, J. & Gunnell, G.F. (2008). Primitive Early Eocene bat from Wyoming and the evolution of flight and echolocation. Nature 451: 818-821.
Parailurus baikalicusSotnikova, 2008Sotnikova, M. V. (2008). A new species of lesser panda Parailurus (Mammalia, Carnivora) from the Pliocene of Transbaikalia (Russia) and some aspects of ailurine phylogeny. Paleontological Journal 42 (1): 90-99.
Panobius ampliorGunnell, Gingerich, Ul-Haq, Bloch, Khan & Clyde, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Gingerich, P.D., Ul-Haq, M., Bloch, J.I., Khan, I.H. & Clyde, W.C. (2008). New Primates (Mammalia) from the Early and Middle Eocene of Pakistan and their Paleobiogeographic Implications. Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan 32 (1): 1-14.
Panobius russelliGunnell, Gingerich, Ul-Haq, Bloch, Khan & Clyde, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Gingerich, P.D., Ul-Haq, M., Bloch, J.I., Khan, I.H. & Clyde, W.C. (2008). New Primates (Mammalia) from the Early and Middle Eocene of Pakistan and their Paleobiogeographic Implications. Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan 32 (1): 1-14.
Parietobalaena yamaokaiOtsuka & Ota, 2008Otsuka, H. & Ota, Y. (2008). Cetotheres from the early Middle Miocene Bihoku Group in Shobara District, Hiroshima Prefecture, West Japan. Miscellaneous Reports of the Hiwas Museum for Natural History 49 (2): 1-66.
Prolagus italicusAngelone, 2008Angelone, C. (2008). Prolagus italicus nov. sp. (Ochotonidae, Lagomorpha), a new Pliocene species of peninsular Italy. Geobios 41 (4): 445-453.
Qarunycteris moerisaeGunnell, Simons & Seiffert, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Simons, E.L. & Seiffert, E.R. (2008). New bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from the late Eocene and early Oligocene, Fayum Depression, Egypt. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 1-11.
Saharaderma pseudovampyrusGunnell, Simons & Seiffert, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Simons, E.L. & Seiffert, E.R. (2008). New bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from the late Eocene and early Oligocene, Fayum Depression, Egypt. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 1-11.
Saheloryx solidusGeraads, Blondel, Likius, Mackaye, Vignaud & Brunet, 2008Geraads, D., Blondel, C., Likius, A., Mackaye, H.T., Vignaud, P. & Brunet, M. (2008). New Hippotragini (Bovidae, Mammalia) from the Late Miocene of Toros-Menalla (Chad). Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 231–242.
Septemriocetus bosselaersiLambert, 2008Lambert, O. (2008). A new porpoise (Cetacea, Odontoceti, Phocoenidae) from the Pliocene of the North Sea. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (3): 863-872.
Stenasodelphis russellaeGodfrey & Barnes, 2008Godfrey, S.J. & Barnes, L.G. (2008). A New Genus And Species Of Late Miocene Pontoporiid Dolphin (Cetacea: Odontoceti) From The St. Marys Formation In Maryland. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (2): 520-528.
Stenella rayiWhitmore & Kaltenbach, 2008Whitmore, F.C. & Kaltenbach, J.A. (2008). Neogene Cetacea of the Lee Creek Phosphate Mine, North Carolina. Virginia Museum of Natural History Special Publication 14: 181-269.
Stenomylus tayloriCassiano, 2008Cassiliano, M. 2008. Stenomylus (Stenomylus) taylori, s.p. nov. (Stenomylinae, Camelidae) from the early Miocene (Hemingfordian) Blick Quarry in New Mexico. Rocky Mountain Geology 43 (2): 143-154.
Sulaimania arifiGunnell, Gingerich, Ul-Haq, Bloch, Khan & Clyde, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Gingerich, P.D., Ul-Haq, M., Bloch, J.I., Khan, I.H. & Clyde, W.C. (2008). New Primates (Mammalia) from the Early and Middle Eocene of Pakistan and their Paleobiogeographic Implications. Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan 32 (1): 1-14.
Tchadotragus sudreiGeraads, Blondel, Likius, Mackaye, Vignaud & Brunet, 2008Geraads, D., Blondel, C., Likius, A., Mackaye, H.T., Vignaud, P. & Brunet, M. (2008). New Hippotragini (Bovidae, Mammalia) from the Late Miocene of Toros-Menalla (Chad). Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 231–242.
Teilhardina magnolianaBeard, 2008Beard, K.C. (2008). The oldest North American primate and mammalian biogeography during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 105 (10): 3815-3818.
Turritragus casteanensisAbbazzi, Delfino, Gallai, Trebini & Rook, 2008Abbazzi, L.; Delfino, M.; Gallai, G.; Trebini, L. and Rook, L. 2008. New Data on the vertebrate assemblage of Fiume Santo (North-West Sardinia, Italy), and overview on the Late Miocene Tusco-Sardinian Palaeobioprovince. Palaeontology 51 (2): 425-451.
Uintacyon gingerichiHeinrich, Strait & Houde, 2008Heinrich,R.E., Strait, S.G., Houde, P. (2008). Earliest Eocene Miacidae (Mammalia: Carnivora) from northwestern Wyoming. Journal of Paleontology 82 (1): 154-162.
Vassacyon bowniHeinrich, Strait & Houde, 2008Heinrich,R.E., Strait, S.G., Houde, P. (2008). Earliest Eocene Miacidae (Mammalia: Carnivora) from northwestern Wyoming. Journal of Paleontology 82 (1): 154-162.
Victoriaconodon inaequalisMontellano, Hopson & Clark, 2008Montellano, M., Hopson, J. A. & Clark, J. M. 2008. Late Early Jurassic mammaliaforms from Huizachal Canyon, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (4): 1130-1143.
Witwatia eremicusGunnell, Simons & Seiffert, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Simons, E.L. & Seiffert, E.R. (2008). New bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from the late Eocene and early Oligocene, Fayum Depression, Egypt. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 1-11.
Witwatia schlosseriGunnell, Simons & Seiffert, 2008Gunnell, G.F., Simons, E.L. & Seiffert, E.R. (2008). New bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from the late Eocene and early Oligocene, Fayum Depression, Egypt. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 28 (1): 1-11.
Wyomylus whiteiCassiliano, 2008Cassiliano, M. (2008). A new genus and species of Stenomylinae (Camelidae, Artiodactyla) from the Moonstone Formation (late Barstovian–early Hemphillian) of central Wyoming. Rocky Mountain Geology 43 (1): 41-110.

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NaamAuteurReferentieCommentaar
DesmalopexGiannini, Almeida, Simmons & Helgen, 2008Giannini, N.P., Almeida, F.C., Simmons, N.B. & Helgen, K.M. (2008). The systematic position of Pteropus leucopterus and its bearing on the monophyly and relationships of Pteropus (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae). Acta Chiropterologica 10 (1): 11-20.

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NaamAuteurReferentieCommentaar
Allactaga toussiDarvish, Hajjar, Moghadam Matin, Haddad & Akbary, 2008Darvish, J., Hajjar, T., Moghadam Matin, M., Haddad, F. & Akbary, S. (2008). New Species of Five-Toed Jerboa (Rodentia: Dipodidae, Allactaginae) from North-East Iran. Journal of Sciences 19 (2): 103-109.
Avahi mooreorumLei, Engberg, Andriantompohavana, McGuire, Mittermeier, Zaonarivelo, Brenneman & Louis, 2008Lei, R., Engberg, S.E., Andriantompohavana, R., McGuire, S.M., Mittermeier, R.A., Zaonarivelo, J.R., Brenneman, R.A. & Louis, E.E., Jr. (2008). Nocturnal lemur diversity at Masoala National Park. Special Publications, Museum of Texas Tech University 53:1-41.
Batomys hamiguitanBalete, Heaney, Rickart, Quidlat & Ibanez, 2008Balete, D.S., Heaney, L.R., Rickart, E.A., Quidlat, R.S. & Ibanez, J.C. (2008). A new species of Batomys (Mammalia: Muridae) from eastern Mindanao Island, Philippines. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 121 (4): 411-428.
Cacajao ayresiBoubli, da Silva, Amado, Hrbek, Pontual & Farias, 2008Boubli, J.P., da Silva, M.N.F., Amado, M.V., Hrbek, T., Pontual, F.B. & Farias, I.P. (2008). A Taxonomic Reassessment of Cacajao melanocephalus Humboldt (1811), with the Description of Two New Species. International Journal of Primatology 29 (3): 723-741.
Cacajao hosomiBoubli, da Silva, Amado, Hrbek, Pontual & Farias, 2008Boubli, J.P., da Silva, M.N.F., Amado, M.V., Hrbek, T., Pontual, F.B. & Farias, I.P. (2008). A Taxonomic Reassessment of Cacajao melanocephalus Humboldt (1811), with the Description of Two New Species. International Journal of Primatology 29 (3): 723-741.
Cerradomys langguthiPercequillo, Hinsgt-Zaher & Bonvicino, 2008Percequillo, A.R., Hinsgt-Zaher, E. & Bonvicino, C.R. (2008). Systematic Review of Genus Cerradomys Weksler, Percequillo and Voss, 2006 (Rodentia: Cricetidae: Sigmodontinae: Oryzomini), with Description of Two New Species from Eastern Brazil. American Museum Novitates 3622: 1-46.
Cerradomys vivoiPercequillo, Hinsgt-Zaher & Bonvicino, 2008Percequillo, A.R., Hinsgt-Zaher, E. & Bonvicino, C.R. (2008). Systematic Review of Genus Cerradomys Weksler, Percequillo and Voss, 2006 (Rodentia: Cricetidae: Sigmodontinae: Oryzomini), with Description of Two New Species from Eastern Brazil. American Museum Novitates 3622: 1-46.
Crocidura phuquocensisLei, Abramov, Jenkins, Rozhnov & Kalinin, 2008Abramov, A.V., Jenkins, P.D., Rozhnov, V.V. & Kalinin, A.A. (2008). Description of a new species of Crocidura (Soricomorpha: Soricidae) from the island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Mammalia 72 (4): 269–272.
Desmalopex microleucopterusEsselstyn, Garcia, Saulog & Heaney, 2008Esselstyn, J.A., Garcia, H.J.D., Saulog, M.G. & Heaney, L. R. (2008). A new species of Desmalopex (Pteropodidae) from the Philippines, with a phylogenetic analysis of the Pteropodini. Journal of Mammalogy 89 (4): 815-825.
Elephantulus pilicaudusSmit, Robinson, Watson & van Vuunen, 2008Smit, H.A., Robinson, T.J., Watson, J. & Jansen van Vuunen, B. (2008). A New Species of Elephant-shrew (Afrotheria: Macroscelidea: Elephantulus) from South Africa. Journal of Mammalogy 89 (5): 1257–1268.
Eligmodontia bolsonensisMares, Braun, Coyner & Van Den Bussche, 2008Mares, M.A., Braun, J.K., Coyner, B.S. & Van Den Bussche, R.A. (2008). Phylogenetic and biogeographic relationships of gerbil mice Eligmodontia (Rodentia: Cricetidae) in South America, with a description of a new species. Zootaxa 1753: 1-33.
Grammomys brevirostrisKrystufek, 2008Kristufek, B. (2008). Description of a new thicket rat from Kenya: Grammomys brevirostris n. sp. Acta Zoologica Lituanica 18 (4): 221-227.
Hylomyscus walterverheyeniNicolas, Wendelen, Barriere, Dudu & Colyn, 2008Nicolas, V., Wendelen, W., Barriere, P., Dudu, A. & Colyn, M. (2008). Morphometric variation in Hylomyscus alleni and H. stella (Rodentia: Muridae), and description of a new species. Journal of Mammalogy 89(1):222-231.
Leptomys arfakensisMusser, Helgen & Lunde, 2008Musser, G.G., Helgen, K.M. & Lunde, D.P. (2008). Systematic Review of New Guinea Leptomys (Muridae, Murinae) with Descriptions of Two New Species. American Museum Novitates 3624: 1-60.
Leptomys paulusMusser, Helgen & Lunde, 2008Musser, G.G., Helgen, K.M. & Lunde, D.P. (2008). Systematic Review of New Guinea Leptomys (Muridae, Murinae) with Descriptions of Two New Species. American Museum Novitates 3624: 1-60.
Lepilemur scottorumLei, Engberg, Andriantompohavana, McGuire, Mittermeier, Zaonarivelo, Brenneman & Louis, 2008Lei, R., Engberg, S.E., Andriantompohavana, R., McGuire, S.M., Mittermeier, R.A., Zaonarivelo, J.R., Brenneman, R.A. & Louis, E.E., Jr. (2008). Nocturnal lemur diversity at Masoala National Park. Special Publications, Museum of Texas Tech University 53:1-41.
Lonchophylla orienticollinaDávalos & Corthals, 2008Dávalos, L.M. & Corthals, A. (2008). A new species of Lonchophylla (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) from the eastern Andes of northwestern South America. American Museum Novitates 3635: 1-16.
Microcebus arnholdiLouis, Engberg, McGuire, McCormick, Randriamampionona, Ranaivoarisoa, Bailey, Mittermeier & Lei, 2008Louis, E.E.Jr., Engberg, S.H., McGuire, S.M., McCormick, M.J., Randriamampionona, R., Ranaivoarisoa, J.F., Bailey, C.A., Mittermeier, R.A. & Lei, R. (2008). Revision of the Mouse Lemurs, Microcebus (Primates, Lemuriformes), of Northern and Northwestern Madagascar with Descriptions of Two New Species at Montagne d’Ambre National Park and Antafondro Classified Forest. Primate Conservation 23: 19–38.
Microcebus macarthuriiRadespiel et al., 2008Radespiel, U., Olivieri, G., Rasolofoson, D.W., Rakotondratsimba, G., Rakotonirainy, O., Rasoloharijaona, S., Randrianambinina, B., Ratsimbasafy, J.H., Ratelolahy, F., Randriamboavonjy, T., Rasolofoharivelo, T., Craul, M., Rakotozafy, L. & Randrianarison, R.M. (2008), Exceptional diversity of mouse lemurs (Microcebus spp.) in the Makira region with the description of one new species, American Journal of Primatology 70: 1033-1046
Microcebus margotmarshaeLouis, Engberg, McGuire, McCormick, Randriamampionona, Ranaivoarisoa, Bailey, Mittermeier & Lei, 2008Louis, E.E.Jr., Engberg, S.H., McGuire, S.M., McCormick, M.J., Randriamampionona, R., Ranaivoarisoa, J.F., Bailey, C.A., Mittermeier, R.A. & Lei, R. (2008). Revision of the Mouse Lemurs, Microcebus (Primates, Lemuriformes), of Northern and Northwestern Madagascar with Descriptions of Two New Species at Montagne d’Ambre National Park and Antafondro Classified Forest. Primate Conservation 23: 19–38.
Miniopterus petersoniGoodman, Bradman, Maminirina, Ryan, Christidis & Appleton, 2008Goodman, S.M., Bradman, H.M., Maminirina,C.P., Ryan, K.E., Christidis, L.L. & Appleton, B. (2008). A new species of Miniopterus (Chiroptera: Miniopteridae) from lowland southeastern Madagascar. Mammalian Biology. 73 (3): 199-213.
Mops bakariiStanley, 2008Stanley, W.T. (2008). A new species of Mops (Molossidae) form Pemba Island, Tanzania. Acta Chiropterologica 10 (2): 183-192.
Mormopterus eleryiReardon, Adams, McKenzie & Jenkins, 2008Reardon, T., Adams, M., McKenzie, N. & Jenkins, P. (2008). A new species of Australian freetail bat Mormopterus eleryi sp. Nov. (Chiroptera: Molossidae) and a taxonomic reappraisal of M. norfolkensis (Gray). Zootaxa 1875: 1-31.
Mormopterus francoismoutouiGoodman, van Vuunen, Ratrimomanarivo, Probst & Bowie, 2008Goodman, S.M., Jansen Van Vuuren, B., Ratrimomanarivo, F., Probst, J.-M. & Bowie, R.C.K. (2008). Specific Status of Populations in the Mascarene Islands Referred to Mormopterus acetabulosus (Chiroptera: Molossidae), with Description of a New Species. Journal of Mammalogy 89 (5): 1316–1327.
Murina harpioloidesKruskop & Eger, 2008Kruskop, S.V. & Eger, J.L. (2008). A new species of tube-nosed bat Murina (Vespertilionidae, Chiroptera) from Vietnam. Acta Chiropterologica 10 (2): 213–220.
Myosorex gnoskeiPeterhans, Hutterer, Kaliba & Mazibuko, 2008Peterhans, J.C.K., Hutterer, R., Kaliba, P. & Mazibuko, L. (2008). First Record Of Myosorex (Mammalia: Soricidae) from Malawi With Description as a New Species, Myosorex gnoskei. Journal of East African Natural History 97 (1): 19 - 32.
Oxymycterus waykuJayat, D'Elia, Pardinãs, Miotti & Ortiz, 2008Jayat, J.P., D'Elia, G., Pardinãs, U.F.J., Miotti, M.D. & Ortiz, P.E. (2008). A new species of the genus Oxymycterus (Mammalia: Rodentia: Cricetidae) from the vanishing Yuangas of Argentina. Zootaxa 1911: 31-51.
Philander olrogiFlores, Barquez & Diaz, 2008Flores, D.A., Barquez, R.M. & Díaz, M.M. (2008). A new species of Philander Brisson, 1762 (Didelphimorphia, Didelphidae). Mammalian Biology 73:14-24.
Phyllomys sulinusLeite, Christoff & Fagundes, 2008Leite, Y.L.R., Christoff, A.U. & Fagundes, V. (2008). A New Species of Atlantic Forest Tree Rat, Genus Phyllomys (Rodentia, Echimyidae) from Southern Brazil. Journal of Mammalogy 89 (4): 845–851.
Rhinolophus huananusWu, Motokawa & Harada, 2008Wu, Y., Motokawa, M. & Harada, M. (2008). A New Species of Horseshoe Bat of the Genus Rhinolophus from China (Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae). Zoological Science 25: 438–443.
Rhynchocyon udzungwensisRathbun & Rovero, 2008Rovero, F., Rathbun, G.B., Perkin, A., Jones, T., Ribble, D.O., Leonard, C., Mwakisoma, R.R. & Doggart, N. (2008). A new species of giant sengi or elephant-shrew (genus Rhynchocyon) highlights the exceptional biodiversity of the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania. Journal of Zoology 274:126-133.
Tarsius tumparaShekelle, Groves, Merker & Supriatna, 2008Shekelle, M., Groves, C., Merker, S. & Supriatna, J. (2008). Tarsius tumpara: A New Tarsier Species from Siau Island, North Sulawesi. Primate Conservation 23: 55–64.
Triaenops paulianiGoodman & Ranivo, 2008Goodman, S.M. & Ranivo, J. (2008). A new species of Triaenops (Mammalia, Chiroptera, Hipposideridae) from Aldabra Atoll, Picard Island (Seychelles). Zoosystema 30 (3): 681-693.
Tylonycteris pygmaeusFeng, Li & Wang, 2008Feng, Q., Li, S. & Wang, Y. (2008). A new species of bamboo bat (Chiroptera:Vespertilionidae: Tylonycteris) from southwestern China. Zoological science 25 (2): 225-234.
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