Central American woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus): distribution, ecology and conservation threats in Panamá

  • Josué Ortega Fundación Yaguará Panamá
  • Carolina Mitre-Ramos Universidad de Panamá, Escuela de Biología
  • Inga Geipel Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
  • Marcos Ponce Museo Herpetológico de Chiriquí
  • Publio González Departamento de Investigación en Enfermedades Emergentes y Zoonóticas, Instituto Conmemorativo Gorgas
  • José de Jesús Vargas-González The Peregrine Fund
  • Sergio Bermúdez Departamento de Investigación en Entomología Médica, Instituto Conmemorativo Gorgas
Keywords: Depredation, Didelphidae, diet, Central America, environments, threats, synanthropic

Abstract

Little is known about the distribution and ecology of the Central American woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus) in Panamá.  Therefore, the aim of this study is to update geographical data and ecological information to fill this gap.  Based on examinations of museum specimens, published data and field observations, we obtained 362 records of C. derbianus in Panamá.  Our results suggest a wide distribution of C. derbianus across both natural and disturbed lowland environments.  Moreover, we provide baseline information about its potential anthropogenic and natural threats, as well as general aspects of its diet in Panamá.

Published
2021-02-06
How to Cite
Ortega, J., Mitre-Ramos, C., Geipel, I., Ponce, M., González, P., Vargas-González, J. de J., & Bermúdez, S. (2021). Central American woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus): distribution, ecology and conservation threats in Panamá. Therya Notes, 2, 15-19. Retrieved from https://mastozoologiamexicana.com/ojs/index.php/theryanotes/article/view/65
Issue
Vol. 2 (2021): Number 1
Section
Notes

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