Chibchanomys orcesi Jenkins and Barnett 1997

Chibchanomys orcesi Jenkins and Barnett 1997, Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus . Lond., 63: 124.

Type Locality: Ecuador, Azuay Prov., Las Cajas, Lake Luspa, 3700 m; 02°50’S, 79°30’W.

Vernacular Names: Las Cajas Ichthyomyine.

Distribution: Páramo, 3100-4000 m, of the Las Cajas Plateau, S Ecuador.

Discussion: Although exhibiting certain similarities to Neusticomys, the brunt of apomorphic traits substantiates the placement of orcesi in Chibchanomys . Phylogenetic relationships to other ichthyomyine genera examined by Jenkins and Barnett (1997); behavioral and ecological observations supplied by Barnett (1997).