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Karyotype of Oryzomys capito oniscus (Rodentia), from northeastern Brazil

Vilna Maia

Laboratório de Genética, Departamento de Biologia Geral, UFPE, 50000 Recife PE, Brasil

ABSTRACT

The katyotype of Oryzomys capito oniscus is reported (2n = 52, FN = 62), along with data on G,C banding and Ag-staining of nucleolar organizer regions (NORs). These data contribute to the study of chromosomal relationships within the capito complex.

Keywords: Karyotype; Oryzomys capito oniscus; Rodentia; Brazil.

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