Confirmed presence of the neotropical otter, Lontra longicaudis, in Laguna Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
The Neotropical otter Lontra longicaudis is one of the least studied mammals of the Yucatán Peninsula and its presence in some water bodies of this region is questionable. Laguna Bacalar is the largest freshwater body located in the Yucatán Peninsula and faces several conservation problems due to its high potential for tourism development. We confirmed the presence of L. longicaudis in Laguna Bacalar by conducting interviews with residents, and the search for direct (sightings) and indirect (e.g., footprints) evidence of the species in 2013. We also include recent direct and indirect evidence (2019-2020). We classified the records into levels of certainty, according to the type of evidence (photographs, videos). We obtained 9 records of Neotropical otter through interviews (level 3), 3 sightings and 4 footprints (level 1), and 4 sightings (3 of these with level 2 and 1 with level 3 of certainty). It is necessary to increase the research effort to determine the conservation status and distribution of the Neotropical otter in the lagoon. We recommend making efforts in terms of socialization and education to facilitate the conservation of the Neotropical otters and their habitat in Laguna Bacalar.
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The Neotropical otter Lontra longicaudis is one of the least studied mammals of the Yucatán Peninsula and its presence in some water bodies of this region is questionable. Laguna Bacalar is the largest freshwater body located in the Yucatán Peninsula and faces several conservation problems due to its high potential for tourism development. We confirmed the presence of L. longicaudis in Laguna Bacalar by conducting interviews with residents, and the search for direct (sightings) and indirect (e.g., footprints) evidence of the species in 2013. We also include recent direct and indirect evidence (2019-2020). We classified the records into levels of certainty, according to the type of evidence (photographs, videos). We obtained 9 records of Neotropical otter through interviews (level 3), 3 sightings and 4 footprints (level 1), and 4 sightings (3 of these with level 2 and 1 with level 3 of certainty). It is necessary to increase the research effort to determine the conservation status and distribution of the Neotropical otter in the lagoon. We recommend making efforts in terms of socialization and education to facilitate the conservation of the Neotropical otters and their habitat in Laguna Bacalar. |
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Corona Figueroa, Mildred Fabiola autora Giraldo Mueses, John Alexander autor Cedeño-Vázquez, J.R. Doctor autor 10588 Castelblanco Martínez, Delma Nataly Doctora autora 12916 Niño Torres, Carlos Alberto autor Beutelspacher García, Pablo M. autor 22515 Ibarra Madrigal, Silvana Marisa Maestra autora 21671 Pérez Flores, Jonathan Sechaly Doctor autor 12445 |
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Corona Figueroa, Mildred Fabiola autora Giraldo Mueses, John Alexander autor Cedeño-Vázquez, J.R. Doctor autor 10588 Castelblanco Martínez, Delma Nataly Doctora autora 12916 Niño Torres, Carlos Alberto autor Beutelspacher García, Pablo M. autor 22515 Ibarra Madrigal, Silvana Marisa Maestra autora 21671 Pérez Flores, Jonathan Sechaly Doctor autor 12445 |
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Confirmed presence of the neotropical otter, Lontra longicaudis, in Laguna Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
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KOHA-OAI-ECOSUR:626652024-03-12T12:55:43ZConfirmed presence of the neotropical otter, Lontra longicaudis, in Laguna Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico Corona Figueroa, Mildred Fabiola autora Giraldo Mueses, John Alexander autor Cedeño-Vázquez, J.R. Doctor autor 10588 Castelblanco Martínez, Delma Nataly Doctora autora 12916 Niño Torres, Carlos Alberto autor Beutelspacher García, Pablo M. autor 22515 Ibarra Madrigal, Silvana Marisa Maestra autora 21671 Pérez Flores, Jonathan Sechaly Doctor autor 12445 textengThe Neotropical otter Lontra longicaudis is one of the least studied mammals of the Yucatán Peninsula and its presence in some water bodies of this region is questionable. Laguna Bacalar is the largest freshwater body located in the Yucatán Peninsula and faces several conservation problems due to its high potential for tourism development. We confirmed the presence of L. longicaudis in Laguna Bacalar by conducting interviews with residents, and the search for direct (sightings) and indirect (e.g., footprints) evidence of the species in 2013. We also include recent direct and indirect evidence (2019-2020). We classified the records into levels of certainty, according to the type of evidence (photographs, videos). We obtained 9 records of Neotropical otter through interviews (level 3), 3 sightings and 4 footprints (level 1), and 4 sightings (3 of these with level 2 and 1 with level 3 of certainty). It is necessary to increase the research effort to determine the conservation status and distribution of the Neotropical otter in the lagoon. We recommend making efforts in terms of socialization and education to facilitate the conservation of the Neotropical otters and their habitat in Laguna Bacalar.La nutria neotropical Lontra longicaudis es uno de los mamíferos menos estudiados en la península de Yucatán y su presencia en algunos cuerpos de agua de esta región es cuestionable. La laguna de Bacalar es el mayor cuerpo de agua dulce de la península de Yucatán y enfrenta varios problemas de conservación debido a su alto potencial de desarrollo turístico. Confirmamos la presencia de L. longicaudis en la laguna de Bacalar mediante entrevistas con los residentes locales y la búsqueda de evidencias directas (avistamientos) e indirectas (p. ej. huellas) de presencia de la especie en 2013. Incluimos observaciones directas recientes (2019-2020). Clasificamos la información por niveles de certeza, según el tipo de evidencia que la respalda (fotografías, videos). Obtuvimos 9 registros de nutria neotropical a través de entrevistas (nivel 3); 3 avistamientos y 4 huellas (nivel 1), y 4 avistamientos (3 con nivel 2 y 1 con nivel 3 de certeza). Es necesario incrementar los esfuerzos de investigación para determinar el estado de conservación y la distribución de la nutria neotropical en la laguna. Recomendamos realizar esfuerzos en cuanto a la socialización y a la educación para facilitar la conservación de esta especie y su hábitat en la laguna de Bacalar.The Neotropical otter Lontra longicaudis is one of the least studied mammals of the Yucatán Peninsula and its presence in some water bodies of this region is questionable. Laguna Bacalar is the largest freshwater body located in the Yucatán Peninsula and faces several conservation problems due to its high potential for tourism development. We confirmed the presence of L. longicaudis in Laguna Bacalar by conducting interviews with residents, and the search for direct (sightings) and indirect (e.g., footprints) evidence of the species in 2013. We also include recent direct and indirect evidence (2019-2020). We classified the records into levels of certainty, according to the type of evidence (photographs, videos). We obtained 9 records of Neotropical otter through interviews (level 3), 3 sightings and 4 footprints (level 1), and 4 sightings (3 of these with level 2 and 1 with level 3 of certainty). It is necessary to increase the research effort to determine the conservation status and distribution of the Neotropical otter in the lagoon. We recommend making efforts in terms of socialization and education to facilitate the conservation of the Neotropical otters and their habitat in Laguna Bacalar.La nutria neotropical Lontra longicaudis es uno de los mamíferos menos estudiados en la península de Yucatán y su presencia en algunos cuerpos de agua de esta región es cuestionable. La laguna de Bacalar es el mayor cuerpo de agua dulce de la península de Yucatán y enfrenta varios problemas de conservación debido a su alto potencial de desarrollo turístico. Confirmamos la presencia de L. longicaudis en la laguna de Bacalar mediante entrevistas con los residentes locales y la búsqueda de evidencias directas (avistamientos) e indirectas (p. ej. huellas) de presencia de la especie en 2013. Incluimos observaciones directas recientes (2019-2020). Clasificamos la información por niveles de certeza, según el tipo de evidencia que la respalda (fotografías, videos). Obtuvimos 9 registros de nutria neotropical a través de entrevistas (nivel 3); 3 avistamientos y 4 huellas (nivel 1), y 4 avistamientos (3 con nivel 2 y 1 con nivel 3 de certeza). Es necesario incrementar los esfuerzos de investigación para determinar el estado de conservación y la distribución de la nutria neotropical en la laguna. Recomendamos realizar esfuerzos en cuanto a la socialización y a la educación para facilitar la conservación de esta especie y su hábitat en la laguna de Bacalar.Lontra longicaudisMustelidaeMamíferos acuáticosHábitat acuáticoArtfrosurRevista Mexicana de Biodiversidadhttps://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2022.93.3847Acceso en línea sin restricciones |