Auliscomys sublimis (Thomas 1900)

[Auliscomys] sublimis (Thomas 1900), Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 7, 6: 467.

Type Locality: Perú, Arequipa Dept., Rinconado Malo Pass, between Cailloma and Calalla, 18,000 ft (5486 m).

Vernacular Names: Lofty Pericote.

Synonyms: Auliscomys leucurus (Thomas 1919) .

Distribution: Altiplano from S Perú (Ayacucho Dept.), through W Bolivia (3800-4740 m) and adjacent Chile, to NW Argentina (Jujuy and Salta; Díaz, 1999).

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Anderson (1997) retained subspecific divisions for Bolivian populations.