The xenarthrans of Honduras: new records, main threats, and comments on their conservation status

The Xenarthra are one of the least studied mammalian groups in Honduras. Their ecology, natural history, and distribution in the country are poorly known. Here we compile and discuss, for the first time, the available information about the seven species of Xenarthra that occur in Honduras. We also p...

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Authors: Turcios Casco, Manfredo A., Ávila Palma, Hefer D., Martínez, Marcio, Trejo Ordoñez, Eduardo J., Meza Flores, David E., Castañeda, Franklin, King, Travis, Thornton, Daniel, Superina, Mariella
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2020
Country:Argentina
Institution:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repository:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/142592
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/142592
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Anteaters
Armadillos
Central America
Sloths
Xenarthra
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Summary:The Xenarthra are one of the least studied mammalian groups in Honduras. Their ecology, natural history, and distribution in the country are poorly known. Here we compile and discuss, for the first time, the available information about the seven species of Xenarthra that occur in Honduras. We also present new distribution records and comment on their main threats. The lack of specific scientific studies, poaching, illegal traffic, cultural beliefs, and deforestation are among the main threats to xenarthrans in Honduras.

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