Title
Characterization of the flightless mammal community in the eastern foothills of the Kutukú mountain range, Ecuadorian Amazon.
Author(s)
Galo Zapata-Rios; Edison Araguillin; Jeffrey P. Jorgenson
Published
2006
Publisher
Mastozoología Neotropical
Abstract
Spanish: : The eastern foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes are considered among the "hot spots" in terms of biodiversity. Although the region contains a high number of mammal species, few mastozoological studies have been carried out so far. This manuscript presents the results of an intensive 11-month sampling (November, 2001 - September, 2002) of medium and large mammals in the upper Mangosiza river basin, in the eastern foothills of the Kutukú mountain range, southeastern Ecuadorian Amazonia. Using line transects, indirect records of tracks and signs, photographic traps and interviews with local people, we recorded a total of 47 mammal species (including 2 marsupials, 9 toothless, 8 primates, 16 carnivores, 4 ungulates, 7 rodents and 1 lagomorph). English: Non-volant mammal community characterization on the eastern slopes of Kutukú mountain range, Ecuadorian Amazon. The eastern slopes of the Andes in Ecuador are considered among the global biodiversity "hotspots". Although the region harbors a rich mammal fauna, few surveys of non-volant mammals have been conducted. This paper presents the results of an intensive survey of 11 months (November 2001 - September 2002) of the medium to large non-volant mammals in the upper Mangosiza River Basin, eastern slopes of the Kutukú mountain range, southeastern Ecuadorian Amazon. Using line transects, indirect records of tracks and signs, camera trapping, and interviews to local people, we recorded a total of 47 species of mammals (including 2 marsupials, 9 xenarthrans, 8 primates, 16 carnivores, 4 ungulates, 7 rodents, and 1 lagomorph).
Keywords
Abundance; Ecuadorian Amazon; Density; Abundance; Density; Ecuadorian Amazonl; Kutukú; Mammals; Mammal community; Kutukú; Mammals

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