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Biometric values, C‐reactive protein, and proteinogram of healthy blonde capuchin (Sapajus flavius) kept in northeast of Brazil
Author(s) -
Mota Stéphanie Machado,
Ferreira Adriano Fernandes,
Azevedo Jair,
Nery Thiago Lopes,
Zermiani Fabiana,
Queiroga Felisbina Luisa
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of medical primatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.31
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1600-0684
pISSN - 0047-2565
DOI - 10.1111/jmp.12243
Subject(s) - biometrics , captivity , biology , zoology , globulin , endangered species , immunology , ecology , artificial intelligence , computer science , habitat
Background Sapajus flavius is a species of capuchin monkey classified as critically endangered. Studies related to their biometric values are scarce with incomplete external measurement reports available from only four specimens. Moreover, information regarding proteinogram is limited with no reference to C‐reactive protein ( CRP ) and globulin fractions for this species. Methods Biometric values, CRP , and proteinogram were determined for 12 clinically healthy S. flavius , kept in captivity in João Pessoa, Brazil. Results The measured values in biometric parameters present a tendency to be higher in males. The CRP mean values from 12 S. flavius were 1.2±0.2 mg/dL. For albumin, alpha, beta, and gamma globulin fraction parameters, the reference interval was calculated. Conclusions Authors believe that with certain limitations, results obtained can be helpful for the populations in the wild, which could be of great aid in detecting unhealthy individuals and therefore contributing to the conservation of this species.