Pdf natural history of the water opossum chironectes minimus. Water opossum chironectes minimus smith p 2007 fauna paraguay handbook of the mammals of paraguay number 4 water opossum chironectes minimus pdf file 808kb probably the most unqiue and instantlyrecognisable member of his family, this bizarre but rarely seen marsupial is perfectly adapted for an amphibious existence. Spatial ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus in atlantic forest streams. Chironectes minimus synonyms, chironectes minimus pronunciation, chironectes minimus translation, english dictionary definition of chironectes minimus. Ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus in atlantic.
The water opossum chironectes minimus, also locally known as the yapok. Mammals grzimeks student animal life resource, volumes 1 to. Marshall, chironectes minimus, mammalian species, issue 109, 29 december 1978, pages 16. Estimating the potential distribution and conservation priorities of. Spatial ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus. Chironectes minimus in mammal species of the world. Its distribution in south america is currently considered disjunct, with a northwest and a southeast portion, and a large gap of more than.
Allen, 1900 didelphis virginiana kerr, 1792 po coin didelphis virginiana californica bennett, 1833. Estimating the potential distribution and conservation. Higham, wendy saltzman, stephen secor sponsored by the division of comparative physiology and biochemistry, society for integrative and comparative biology. Chironectes illiger, 1811 chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1780 p po co chironectes minimus argyrodytes dickey, 1928 didelphis linnaeus, 1758 didelphis marsupialis linnaeus, 1758 po coin didelphis marsupialis caucae j. This creature is found in the freshwater streams and lakes in mexico, central and south america diet. Chironectes minimus or data deficient lontra longicaudis. Chironectes minimus argyrodytes in mammal species of the world. Didelphis marsupialis didelphis virginiana philander opossum chironectes minimus metachirus nudicaudatus marmosa mexicana. Ini nga species ginbahin ha masunod nga subspecies. Its distribution in south america is currently considered disjunct, with a northwest and a south. Chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1780 the water opossum chironectes minimus, also locally known as the yapok, an aquatic marsupial are member of the opossum family with black and grey waterproof fur, webbed hind feet and a backwardpointing pouch in both sexes.
The other species in iucn are either of low risk i. Ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus in. Additionally, 24 species 39% are included in cites. Chironectes minimus 24 metachirus nudicaudatus 26 didelphis marsupialis 28 tamandua mexicana 30 dasypus novemcinctus 32 cerdocyon thous 34 leopardus pardalis 36 leopardus wiedii 38 herpailurus yagouarondi 40 puma concolor 42 panthera onca 44 mustela frenata 46 galictis vittata 48. Entries are arranged by taxonomy, the science through which living things are classified into related groups. The water opossum chironectes minimus is an elusive and solitary neotropical. Rosenthal ma 1975 observations on the water opossum or yapok chironectes minimus in captivity. Oct 08, 2018 wateropossum, or yapok chironectes minimus, the single representative of the genus. Mammal species of the world a taxonomic and geographic reference. Activity pattern of atlantic forest small arboreal mammals as. Status of large terrestrial vertebrates in the monteverde. Ginklasipika han iucn an species komo diri gud kababarakan.
Chironectes species chironectes minimus common name water opossum yapok lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits maximum longevity 3. Smith p 2007 water opossum chironectes minimus mammals of paraguay n. Published since 1919, the highly respected international scientific journal promotes interest in and conservation of mammals throughout the world by the publication of original and timely research on all aspects of the biology of mammals. We tested the hypothesis of reproductive seasonality, the usual pattern in neotropical marsupials, by examining recruitment of juveniles. An chironectes minimus in nahilalakip ha genus nga chironectes, ngan familia nga didelphidae.
The species is distributed along the neotropical region from southern mexico to northwestern argentina and is currently divided on four subspecies c. Activity pattern of atlantic forest small arboreal mammals. Geographic variation in cranial morphology of the water. Pdf the water opossum chironectes minimus is the worlds only semiaquatic marsupial. Pdf chironectes minimus is a marsupial with unique morphological and ecological characteristics. Pdf spatial ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus in. The water opossum chironectes minimus is an elusive and solitary neotropical semiaquatic species, whose population dynamics cannot. Owing mainly to its semiaquatic habits, it is rarely collected by conventional methods, being consequently underrepresented in scientific collections. New records of chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1780 didelphimorphia.
Aug 01, 2015 abstract chironectes minimus is a marsupial with unique morphological and ecological characteristics. For full access to this pdf, sign in to an existing account, or purchase an annual subscription. Marsupial fossil presence in strata below and above a suggested postflood boundary can be used to calculate the likelihood of those genera being found on a single continent notably australia or south america both before and after the flood. The water opossum, chironectes minimus didelphimorphia, didelphidae, is the only semiaquatic. Wildscreen s arkive project was launched in 2003 and grew to become the worlds biggest encyclopaedia of life on earth. Geographic variation in cranial morphology of the water opossum chironectes minimus didelphimorphia, didelphidae. The broad dark transverse bands of the back, and the dark\ud dorsal surface of the head and tail, sharply contrast with the white underside of\ud the animal and the white inside surface of its legs fig. Is the coat pattern of the yapok chironectes minimus. Didelphis marsupialis didelphis virginiana philander opossum chironectes minimus metachirus nudicaudatus marmosa mexicana micoureus alstoni caluromys derbianus. Jun 28, 2012 media in category chironectes minimus the following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total.
Activity pattern of atlantic forest small arboreal mammals as revealed by camera traps volume 24 issue 5 luiz gustavo r. Core protected areas were defined as the childrens eternal rainforest cer. The male genital system was examined in 9 male specimens of chironectes minimus 2 adult and 7 young from brazil. Chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1780 common names schwimmbeutler, yapok in german tlacuache acuatico in spanish tlacuache acuatico in spanish water opossum in english. Abstract chironectes minimus is a marsupial with unique morphological and ecological characteristics. The water opossum chironectes minimus is the worlds only semiaquatic marsupial. The water opossum chironectes minimus is the only semiaquatic marsupial marshall 1978. Yapock ou opossum aquatique chironectes minimus classe. A taxonomic genus within the family didelphidae the marsupial water opossum. The journal of mammalogy is the flagship publication of the american society of mammalogists. The water opossum chironectes minimus, also locally known as the yapok, an aquatic marsupial are member of the opossum family with black and grey waterproof fur, webbed hind feet and a backwardpointing pouch in both sexes. The water opossum, chironectes minimus didelphimorphia, didelphidae, is. Pdf activity patterns of the water opossum chironectes minimus in. We studied the population structure, spatial patterns, and activity patterns of the water opossum chironectes minimus via capturemarkrecapture and radiotelemetry from october 2004 to october 2006 in atlantic forest streams in southeastern brazil.
Morphology of the male genital system of chironectes. With the help of over 7,000 of the worlds best wildlife filmmakers and photographers, conservationists and scientists, arkive. Activity patterns of the water opossum chironectes minimus in atlantic forest. Wateropossum, or yapok chironectes minimus, the single representative of the genus.
This animal is distinguished from other opossums by its webbed hindfeet, nontuberculated soles, and peculiar coloration. It is the only living member of its genus, chironectes. Reproductive biology of south american marsupials springerlink. Using the marsupial fossil record to investigate the post. An chironectes minimus in uska species han didelphimorphia nga syahan ginhulagway ni zimmermann hadton 1780. Spatial ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus in. Estimating the potential distribution and conservation priorities of chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1780 didelphimorphia.
The water opossum chironectes minimus is an elusive and solitary. Water opossum simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The water opossum chironectes minimus is an elusive and solitary neotropical semiaquatic species, whose population dynamics cannot be studied using traditional methods to capture small mammals. Water opossum yapok chironectes minimus longevity, ageing. The water opossum chironectes minimus is the only semiaquatic marsupial marshall. Chironectes minimus definition of chironectes minimus by. Chironectes minimus, mammalian species, issue 109, 29 december 1978, pages 16. Pdf distribution extension chironectes minimus and. Is the coat pattern of the yapok chironectes minimus cryptic.
Media in category chironectes minimus the following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. It is found in tropical and subtropical areas and its distribution ranges from southern mexico through central america, colombia, venezuela, guianas, ecuador, peru, paraguay, and along the east coast of brazil to northeastern argentina eisenberg and redford 1999. Water opossum chironectes minimus fauna paraguay home. A handbook to the marsupialia and monotremata plate xxxvi 60089068. The water opossum, chironectes minimus didelphimorphia, didelphidae, is the only semiaquatic marsupial and can be easily identified for its uniquely patterned water resistant pelage and webbed hindfeet. We tested the hypothesis of reproductive seasonality, the usual pattern in neotropical marsupials, by examining recruitment. This semiaquatic creature is found in and near freshwater streams and lakes from mexico through central and south america to argentina and is the most aquatic living marsupial the lutrine. Pdf new records of chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1870. Observations on the water opossum or yapok chironectes minimus in captivity. This semiaquatic creature is found in and near freshwater streams and lakes from mexico through central and south america to argentina and is the most. Natural history of the water opossum chironectes minimus. Mammals, bats, inventories, san vito, costa rica, distribution, biogeography, conservation.
Chironectes minimus argyrodytes dickey, 1928 references. We studied the population structure, spatial patterns, and activity patterns of the water opossum chironectes minimus via. Mammals grzimeks student animal life resource, volumes 1. This specimen was scanned by matthew colbert on 8 august 2007 along the coronal axis for a total of 1522 slices. Ingilizce lemalar pdf lemalarsadelestirilmis on free shipping on qualifying offers. Morphology of the male genital system of chironectes minimus.
The striking colour pattern of the yapok chironectes minimus is unique\ud among all marsupials. Water opossum chironectes minimus with radiocollar from our 7year project in southeast brazil. Ginklasipika han iucn an species komo diri gud kababarakan subspecies. New records of chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1870. Mammals offers readers comprehensive and easytouse information on earths mammals. Minimal genetic divergence among south american samples of the water opossum chironectes minimus. May 06, 2019 open itunes to download and subscribe to podcasts. Distribution extension chironectes minimus and glironia venusta. Chironectes minimus mammalian species oxford academic.
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