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Noteworthy Mammals from Sinaloa, Mexico

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The report compiles mammal specimens collected in Sinaloa over multiple field seasons, documenting twenty noteworthy records that extend known ranges or clarify taxonomy. It provides locality data and measurements (external and cranial), mapped collection sites, and natural-history notes including habitat and trapping observations. Detailed comparisons focus on two small shrew taxa, evaluating external and skull metrics and pelage variation, and reassessing past taxonomic treatments to argue for distinguishing the forms. Tables and a figure support the morphological comparisons. The account emphasizes specimen-based evidence for distributional, zoogeographic, and taxonomic conclusions and notes food and trapping behaviors observed in the field.

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J. Knox Jones

J. Knox Jones was an American mammalogist known for his significant contributions to the study of mammals, particularly in North America and Mexico. His research focused on the taxonomy, distribution, and geographic variation of various species. Among his notable works is "A New Bog Lemming (Genus Synaptomys) From Nebraska," which highlights his expertise in small mammal ecology. Jones also published extensively on bats, including studies like "Noteworthy Records of Bats From Nicaragua," showcasing his dedication to understanding chiropteran fauna. His scholarly output has contributed to the broader field of mammalogy and has been influential in wildlife conservation efforts.

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