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Heteromys is a genus of rodents in the family Heteromyidae. They rely on saltation to move around.

  • URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NBO_0000370
  • Definition: (Bipedal jumping.) Behavior related to the upward thrust produced by the rapid, simultaneous extension of the hind legs with the intend to rise in the air
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EOL has data for 12 attributes, including:

Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Heteromys Desmarest 1817. View this species on GBIF