Phyllomys thomasi Ihering 1871

Phyllomys thomasi Ihering 1871, Rev. Mus. Paulista, 2: 171.

Type Locality: Brazil, São Paulo, Isla de São Sabastião (23 o 46’S, 45 o 21’W); as amended by Emmons et al. (2002) .

Vernacular Names: Giant Atlantic Tree-rat.

Distribution: Endemic to the Isla de São Sabastião (Brazil).

Conservation: IUCN – Vulnerable as Echimys thomasi .