Spinifex Hopping Mouse
Notomys alexis Thomas, 1922
Also calledAustralische Hüpfmaus (deu) · Australische Springmuis (nld) · Notomys alexis (fra) · Spinifex-Australienhiipfmaus (deu) · hypikäs (fin) · klokanomyš spinifexová (ces) · skakuszka australijska (pol) · Северная тушканчиковая мышь (rus) · トゲホップマウス (jpn)
First described in: Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 9 vol.9 p.316
Descriptions from checklists and floras indexed by GBIF
discussion
Discussion: Of all the species of Notomys, N. alexis has the most extensive geographic range (Watts and Aslin, 1981). Variation in sperm head morphology documented by Breed and Sarafis (1983) and its phylogenetic significance discussed by Breed (1997). Studies on sperm storage in vas deferens and comparison with other Notomys provided by Peirce et al. (2003). Digestive tract traits and relation to diet documented by Murray et al. (1994). Reviewed by Watts and Aslin (1981) and Breed (1995 b).
Order Rodentia - Family Muridae
distribution
Distribution: Australia; Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia, and W Queensland (Breed, 1995 b: 568; Robinson et al., 2000; Watts and Aslin, 1981: 109).
Order Rodentia - Family Muridae
materials_examined
Type Locality: Australia, Northern Territory, 35 miles (56.3 km) SW of Alroy, 800 ft (244 m); see Mahoney and Richardson (1988: 166).
Order Rodentia - Family Muridae
discussion
COMMENTS: Of all the species of Notomys, N. alexis has the most extensive geographic range (Watts and Aslin, 1981). Variation in sperm head morphology documented by Breed and Sarafis (1983).
Order Rodentia - Family Muridae
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From the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy and occurrence records (GBIF.org), with Wikipedia and the Source Library. GBIF species 2438970.