The grison, Galictis vitatta (Carnivora: Mustelidae) in coffee agroecosystems, Costa Rica

 

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Authors: Sánchez Brenes, Ronald, Monge, Javier
Format: artículo original
Status:Versión publicada
Publication Date:2022
Description:Introduction: The grison, Gallictis vittata, is a IUCN species of least concern. However, in Mesoamerican countries it is rare and probably endangered, and studies are scarce. Objective: To report G. vitatta in a new habitat. Methods: We placed four camera traps in strategic places such as food sources, burrows, water bodies forest ecotone in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Results: We obtained two records of G. vittata in the transition between coffee plantation and secondary forest. Conclusion: These records expand the known range of G. vittata and provide information for its conservation.  
Country:Portal de Revistas UNED
Institution:Universidad Estatal a Distancia
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNED
Language:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.investiga.uned.ac.cr:article/3796
Online Access:https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/3796
Keyword:Greater grison, trap camera, carnívora, mustelid.
Grisón, cámara trampa, carnívora, mustélido