A New Subspecies of Pocket Mouse from Kansas

Name: A New Subspecies of Pocket Mouse from Kansas
Author: E. Raymond Hall

By E. Raymond Hall

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A previously unnamed subspecies of pocket mouse is recognized and formally described from south-central Kansas and adjacent Oklahoma. The author provides a holotype and a series of ten specimens, documents range and detailed linear measurements, and diagnoses the form as small with ochraceous-buff upperparts heavily suffused with black, white underparts and forefeet, slightly dusky hind feet, and a bicolored tail; the skull shows small tympanic bullae and a relatively wide rostrum. Comparisons are made with nearby subspecies to distinguish color and size differences, and the new subspecies is named in honor of an individual contributor to regional mammalogy.

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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.