A note on three new cytotypes of Lophuromys flavopunctatus sensu lato (Rodentia, Muridae) from Tanzania

Three different new cytocypes of the L. flavopunctatus sensu lato species group are reported for Tanzania, suggesting chromosomal rearrangements are coupled or favour divergence within this area. These are characterised by 2n=68 and NFa=90 (the most widespread), 2n=68 and NFa=84, and 2n=70 NFa=86. The karyotypes present striking differences from the others reported for this species complex.