On the nomenclature of Bathyergidae and Fukomys n.g. (Mammalia: Rodentia).

Zootaxa 1142: 51-55.

Abstract

Recently, in an examination of the phylogenetic relationships among the mole-rats of the family Bathyergidae (Mammalia: Rodentia), Ingram
et al. (2004) documented molecular evidence for the recognition of the Cryptomys mechowii  species group at the generic level and resurrected the name Coetomys  Gray, 1864 for this group. Subsequent literature review revealed that Coetomys is notavailable to this species group, being a junior synonym of Cryptomys Gray, 1864. Here, we describe and diagnose Fukomys genus novum. In addition, we discuss the taxonomic history of this group inan attempt to reduce the nomenclatural confusion that has plagued studies of the Bathyergidae forover a century.

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