A review of bristly ground squirrels Xerini and a generic revision in the African genus Xerus

Kryštufek, Boris; Mahmoudi, Ahmad; Tesakov, Alexey S.; Matějů, Jan; Hutterer, Rainer

doi:10.1515/mammalia-2015-0073

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“…Systematic notes and South African fossil record. This genus was previously included within Xerus, until recent phylogenetic reconstructions led to the recognition of the genus Geosciurus for specimens from Southern Africa [88]. Two species are currently recognised:…”

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Quaternary rodents of South Africa: A companion guide for cranio-dental identification

Linchamps,

Avery,

Cornette

et al. 2023

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Rodentia is the most species-rich order among mammals. The Republic of South Africa harbours a high rodent diversity whose taxonomy and phylogeny have been extensively studied using genetic tools. Such advances have led to the establishment of new faunal lists for the country. Because rodents are frequently recovered from archaeological cave site material and owl pellets, and constitute prime material for studying both past and present environmental conditions, it is necessary to characterize their osteological remains. The skull and teeth are the most useful diagnostic skeletal elements preserved in modern and fossil accumulations. This key provides updated craniodental criteria for identifying rodent genera found in Quaternary deposits, and modern material from the Republic of South Africa, thus facilitating research on past and present rodent diversity.

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Quaternary rodents of South Africa: A companion guide for cranio-dental identification

Linchamps,

Avery,

Cornette

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Taxonomy for the Squirrels of the World: Hairy Classifications and Conservation Category Games

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Huettmann

2023

Sustainable Squirrel Conservation

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Rodents and insectivores from the late Miocene of Romerales (Fortuna Basin, Southern Spain)

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A review of bristly ground squirrels Xerini and a generic revision in the African genus Xerus

Abstract: Bristly ground squirrels Xerini are a small rodent tribe of six extant species. Despite a dense fossil record the group was never diverse. Our phylogenetic reconstruction, based on the analysis of cytochrome

Cited by 8 publications

References 64 publications

Quaternary rodents of South Africa: A companion guide for cranio-dental identification

Quaternary rodents of South Africa: A companion guide for cranio-dental identification

Taxonomy for the Squirrels of the World: Hairy Classifications and Conservation Category Games

Rodents and insectivores from the late Miocene of Romerales (Fortuna Basin, Southern Spain)

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