Akodon (Akodon) surdus Thomas 1917

Akodon (Akodon) surdus Thomas 1917, Smithson. Misc. Coll., 68 (4): 2.

Type Locality: Perú, Cuzco Dept., Huadquiña, 5000 ft (1524 m).

Vernacular Names: Slate-bellied Akodont.

Distribution: E Andes of SE Perú.

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Subgenus Akodon . Retained as a species by Reig (1987), Myers (1989), and Hershkovitz (1990 c), but considered a possible synonym of A. aerosus by Patton and Smith (1992); reconciliation of these differing treatments needed.