Reproduction and ontogeny of Mastacomys fuscus (Rodentia: Muridae) in the Australian Alps and comparisons with other small mammals living in alpine communities

David C.D. Happold

doi:10.1016/j.mambio.2010.11.006

Reproduction and ontogeny of Mastacomys fuscus (Rodentia: Muridae) in the Australian Alps and comparisons with other small mammals living in alpine communities

David C.D. Happold^*

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Two species of small rodents, Mastacomys fuscus and Rattus fuscipes, and one small dasyurid marsupial Antechinus swainsonii live sympatrically in the subalpine habitat of SE Australia. This paper describes the reproductive characteristics and ontogeny of M. fuscus, and shows that the three species have different reproductive strategies that, in part, are a reflection of their different phylogenies. Cold and snow in winter, and a short summer season, limit the length of time available for reproduction and development. The rodent species exhibit similar reproductive characteristics to those in alpine regions of Europe, North America and South Africa.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	540-548
Number of pages	9
Journal	Mammalian Biology
Volume	76
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mambio.2010.11.006
Publication status	Published - Sept 2011

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Reproduction and ontogeny of Mastacomys fuscus (Rodentia: Muridae) in the Australian Alps and comparisons with other small mammals living in alpine communities

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