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T1 Status and distribution of Paraguayan Procyonidae and Mephitidae (Mammalia: Carnivora)
A1 Smith, Paul David
A1 Ríos Díaz, Sergio Daniel
AB Two species of procyonid (Nasua nasua and Procyon cancrivorus) and one species of mephitid (Conepatus chinga) have long been documented to occur in Paraguay, but very little has been published about their ecology in the country since the early 19th Cen¬tury works of Azara and Rengger. Data on the distribution and status of these species in the country is collated from museum specimens, publi¬shed literature and reliable observations to provide a basis for future research. A hierarchical approach is taken towards types of record and maps are provided that distinguish these for all species. All three spe¬cies remain common in the Chaco region west of the Paraguay River, and all are considered of Least Concern. However, this region is expe¬riencing high levels of deforestation and data to assess the potential declines of the species is unavailable. The two species of procyonid are also widespread in the Oriental region, but the status of Conepatus chinga there is unclear. There are multiple reports from the Atlantic Forest region but documentation is limited to fecal molecular samples. Clarifying the distribution of that species in the Oriental region is a priority for research.
PB PAGEPress
SN 2385-0442
YR 2024
FD 2024-04-10
LK http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14066/4613
UL http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14066/4613
LA eng
NO Smith, P., & Ríos, S. D. (2024). Status and distribution of Paraguayan Procyonidae and Mephitidae (Mammalia: Carnivora). Natural History Sciences, 11(1), 25-36.https://doi.org/10.4081/nhs.2024.727
NO Corresponding author: faunaparaguay@gmail.com.
DS MINDS@UW
RD 03-sep-2026