Ctenomys lewisi Thomas 1926

Ctenomys lewisi Thomas 1926, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 9, 17: 323.

Type Locality: Bolivia, Tarija Dept., Sama, 4,000 m.

Vernacular Names: Lewis' Tuco-tuco.

Distribution: S Bolivia.

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Closely related to frater (Cook et al., 1990; Cook and Yates, 1994; Lessa and Cook, 1998). May be semi-aquatic (Anderson, pers. comm.). Karyotype has 2n=56 and FN=74 (Cook et al., 1990).