International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature

Case 3831

Overview

Case 3831: Marmosa isthmica Goldman 1912 (Mammalia, Didelphimorphia, Didelphidae): Proposal to conserve current usage by suppressing its senior synonym, Marmosa regina Thomas, 1898

Status of Case:Open Cases
Date Published:12/2020
Authors: Voss, R. S., Giarla, T.
Volume and Issue:77/
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Keywords: taxonomy, Mammalia, Didelphimorphia, Didelphidae, Marmosa, Exulomarmosa, Micoureus, isthmica, regina, mouse opossums, Central America, South America, Nomenclature
Taxonomic Group(s): Didelphimorphia, Mammalia
Abstract:

The purpose of this application, under Articles 23.9.3 of the Code, is to conserve the name Marmosa isthmica Goldman, 1912 for a species of small Neotropical marsupial. This specific name, which has been used consistently for over a century, is threatened by a senior synonym, Marmosa regina Thomas, 1898, which has been applied incorrectly until very recently.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.21805/bzn.v77.a042

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