Prolagus
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Prolagidae, a family within the order of lagomorphs, which also includes the Leporidae (rabbits and hares). One genus, Prolagus, is recognised within the family. This family as Prolaginae was previously considered a subfamily of Ochotonidae.[1]
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The genus Prolagus consists of several prehistoric species.[2] Only one, the Sardinian Pika, survived in historical time.[3]
- †Prolagus aeningensis
- †Prolagus apricenicus
- †Prolagus imperialis
- †Prolagus italicus
- †Prolagus michauxi
- †Prolagus oeningensis
- †Prolagus sardus
- †Prolagus sorbinii
[edit] References
- ^ a b Hoffmann, Robert S.; Andrew T. Smith (2005-11-16). in Wilson, D. E., and Reeder, D. M. (eds): Mammal Species of the World, 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, 193-194. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.
- ^ Angelone, C. (2004). Messinian Prolagus (Lagomorpha, Mammalia) of Italy. Messinian Online. Retrieved on 2008-01-14.
- ^ Nowak, Ronald M. (1999). Walker's Mammals of the World, 6th edition, volume II. Johns Hopkins University Press, 1936 pp..
