Second Color Illustration of New Species (IMAGE)

Field Museum

Second Color Illustration of New Species

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This illustration depicts Isothrix barbarabrownae, a newly discovered species of Neotropical rodent, in its arboreal habitat. The strikingly unusual animal has long dense fur, a broad blocky head, thickly furred tail and a blackish crest of fur on the crown, nape and shoulders. It is about the size of a squirrel.

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Illustration by Nancy Halliday, Courtesy of The Field Museum

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