Plagiodontia


Plagiodontia is a genus of rodent in the family Capromyidae.
The genus name Plagiodontia means "oblique tooth", and derives from the two ancient greek words , meaning "placed sideways", and, , meaning "tooth".

Systematics

This genus contains the following four species :
Within Capromyidae, Plagiodontia is the deepest branching genus, belonging to the tribe Plagiodontini. It is the sister group to the other genera Geocapromys, Mesocapromys, Mysateles and Capromys, all belonging to the tribe Capromyini.