Neotomodon alstoni Merriam 1898

Neotomodon alstoni Merriam 1898, Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash., 12: 128.

Type Locality: México, Michoacán, Nahuatzen, 8500 ft (2591 m).

Vernacular Names: Volcano Deermouse.

Synonyms: Neotomodon orizabae Merriam 1898; Neotomodon perotensis Merriam 1898 .

Distribution: Endemic to the Cordillera Transvolcanica, México, from WC Michoacán eastwards to C Veracruz.

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Williams and Ramírez-Pulido's (1984) evaluation of geographic variation disclosed no basis for subspecific divisions. See Williams et al. (1985, Mammalian Species, 242, as Peromyscus alstoni).