Abrothrix olivaceus markhami
Abrothrix olivaceus markhami, also known as the Wellington akodont or Markham's grass mouse, is a subspecies of the South American rodent Abrothrix olivaceus. It occurs on Wellington Island and the nearby Southern Patagonian Ice Field in southern Chile. It was previously recognized as a valid species, but is close to other recognized subspecies of A. olivaceus.
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