never observed by Europeans; fossils contemporary with indigenous artifacts and introduced rat fossils indicate survival into colonial era, possibly until 16th Century
4" island montane forest/brush insectivore endemic to western Puerto Rico
fossil specimens in London
disappeared after introduction of rats; also declined with deforestation
References:
Allen, G. M. Extinct and Vanishing Mammals of the Western Hemisphere QL715.A44 1942 p.5
Nilsson, G. The Endangered Species Handbook QL82.N55 1983 ISBN 0-938-424-09-7 p.210
Williams, J. and Nowak, R. chapter in The Last Extinction QH75.L36 1993 pp. 107-139
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