Mammals described from the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil

Sixteen species of mammals have been described from the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The region is poorly represented in mammal collections, and many of these species have been synonimized on the basis of geographical proximity, without a serious consideration of their validity. The sixteen species plus one described from Paraná with a paratype from Santa Catarina are listed, with pertinent information on their type localities, correct bibliographical reference, and present status. Type localities are spelled exactly as they appear in the original descriptions.

Mammals; Santa Catarina; type localities; taxonomy