Open AccessFour new reports of mammal species from Tayrona National Park, Colombia
Author(s) -
Alexandra Pineda-Guerrero,
Elkin Hernández
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
mammalogy notes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2382-3704
DOI - 10.47603/manovol3n1.44-45
Subject(s) - sloth , national park , mammal , geography , ecology , biodiversity , wildlife , biology , zoology
This protected area is one of the most visited in the country. However, information regarding basic biodiversity inventories and especially for mammals is scarce (Jimenez-Alvarado et al. 2015). We present the first record for four species at TNP: porcupine (Coendou sp.), Brown-eared Woolly Opossum (Caluromys lanatus), Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis). Reports came from sporadic encounters with park rangers and with the localcommunity during 2014 and 2015. All individuals were juveniles and were found in different sectors in TNP