The journal of mammalogy is the flagship publication of the american society of mammalogists. Didelphis marsupialis didelphis virginiana philander opossum chironectes minimus metachirus nudicaudatus marmosa mexicana micoureus alstoni caluromys derbianus. This specimen was scanned by matthew colbert on 8 august 2007 along the coronal axis for a total of 1522 slices. The water opossum chironectes minimus, also locally known as the yapok. Using the marsupial fossil record to investigate the post. Distribution extension chironectes minimus and glironia venusta. 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. We tested the hypothesis of reproductive seasonality, the usual pattern in neotropical marsupials, by examining recruitment of juveniles. Wildscreen s arkive project was launched in 2003 and grew to become the worlds biggest encyclopaedia of life on earth. 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. 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. Chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1780 common names schwimmbeutler, yapok in german tlacuache acuatico in spanish tlacuache acuatico in spanish water opossum in english.
Pdf spatial ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus in. Morphology of the male genital system of chironectes minimus. Estimating the potential distribution and conservation priorities of chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1780 didelphimorphia. Observations on the water opossum or yapok chironectes minimus in captivity. Ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus in.
Higham, wendy saltzman, stephen secor sponsored by the division of comparative physiology and biochemistry, society for integrative and comparative biology. New records of chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1780 didelphimorphia. Water opossum simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pdf natural history of the water opossum chironectes minimus. Estimating the potential distribution and conservation. Pdf distribution extension chironectes minimus and. 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. Its distribution in south america is currently considered disjunct, with a northwest and a southeast portion, and a large gap of more than. An chironectes minimus in nahilalakip ha genus nga chironectes, ngan familia nga didelphidae. We tested the hypothesis of reproductive seasonality, the usual pattern in neotropical marsupials, by examining recruitment. Pdf the water opossum chironectes minimus is the worlds only semiaquatic marsupial. Morphology of the male genital system of chironectes. Chironectes minimus synonyms, chironectes minimus pronunciation, chironectes minimus translation, english dictionary definition of chironectes minimus.
Geographic variation in cranial morphology of the water opossum chironectes minimus didelphimorphia, didelphidae. Mammals grzimeks student animal life resource, volumes 1. The striking colour pattern of the yapok chironectes minimus is unique\ud among all marsupials. Mammals, bats, inventories, san vito, costa rica, distribution, biogeography, conservation. Chironectes minimus argyrodytes in mammal species of the world. Pdf new records of chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1870. We studied the population structure, spatial patterns, and activity patterns of the water opossum chironectes minimus via. Allen, 1900 didelphis virginiana kerr, 1792 po coin didelphis virginiana californica bennett, 1833. Pdf chironectes minimus is a marsupial with unique morphological and ecological characteristics.
Additionally, 24 species 39% are included in cites. Ini nga species ginbahin ha masunod nga subspecies. It is the only living member of its genus, chironectes. A taxonomic genus within the family didelphidae the marsupial water opossum. Smith p 2007 water opossum chironectes minimus mammals of paraguay n. Chironectes minimus mammalian species oxford academic. New records of chironectes minimus zimmermann, 1870.
The water opossum chironectes minimus is an elusive and solitary neotropical. Spatial ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus in atlantic forest streams. Chironectes minimus argyrodytes dickey, 1928 references. Is the coat pattern of the yapok chironectes minimus cryptic. The water opossum chironectes minimus is an elusive and solitary. 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. Ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus in atlantic.
The water opossum chironectes minimus is the worlds only semiaquatic marsupial. Marshall, chironectes minimus, mammalian species, issue 109, 29 december 1978, pages 16. With the help of over 7,000 of the worlds best wildlife filmmakers and photographers, conservationists and scientists, arkive. Mammal species of the world a taxonomic and geographic reference. Pdf activity patterns of the water opossum chironectes minimus in. Ingilizce lemalar pdf lemalarsadelestirilmis on free shipping on qualifying offers. Water opossum chironectes minimus with radiocollar from our 7year project in southeast brazil.
Jun 28, 2012 media in category chironectes minimus the following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. 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. The water opossum chironectes minimus is the only semiaquatic marsupial marshall 1978. Natural history of the water opossum chironectes minimus. This animal is distinguished from other opossums by its webbed hindfeet, nontuberculated soles, and peculiar coloration. Mammals offers readers comprehensive and easytouse information on earths mammals. Spatial ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus. 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. Estimating the potential distribution and conservation priorities of. Ginklasipika han iucn an species komo diri gud kababarakan. 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 as revealed by camera traps volume 24 issue 5 luiz gustavo r. The water opossum chironectes minimus is the only semiaquatic marsupial marshall.
Chironectes minimus or data deficient lontra longicaudis. The water opossum, chironectes minimus didelphimorphia, didelphidae, is. A handbook to the marsupialia and monotremata plate xxxvi 60089068. 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. Rosenthal ma 1975 observations on the water opossum or yapok chironectes minimus in captivity. Mammals grzimeks student animal life resource, volumes 1 to. Didelphis marsupialis didelphis virginiana philander opossum chironectes minimus metachirus nudicaudatus marmosa mexicana. The other species in iucn are either of low risk i. Entries are arranged by taxonomy, the science through which living things are classified into related groups. Spatial ecology of the water opossum chironectes minimus in. Aug 01, 2015 abstract chironectes minimus is a marsupial with unique morphological and ecological characteristics.
Activity pattern of atlantic forest small arboreal mammals as. Status of large terrestrial vertebrates in the monteverde. Chironectes minimus, mammalian species, issue 109, 29 december 1978, pages 16. Water opossum chironectes minimus fauna paraguay home.
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. Ginklasipika han iucn an species komo diri gud kababarakan subspecies. 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. 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. Activity pattern of atlantic forest small arboreal mammals. May 06, 2019 open itunes to download and subscribe to podcasts. Oct 08, 2018 wateropossum, or yapok chironectes minimus, the single representative of the genus. Chironectes species chironectes minimus common name water opossum yapok lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits maximum longevity 3. Abstract chironectes minimus is a marsupial with unique morphological and ecological characteristics. Chironectes minimus definition of chironectes minimus by. The water opossum, chironectes minimus didelphimorphia, didelphidae, is the only semiaquatic. Media in category chironectes minimus the following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. This creature is found in the freshwater streams and lakes in mexico, central and south america diet.
Chironectes minimus in mammal species of the world. Reproductive biology of south american marsupials springerlink. Owing mainly to its semiaquatic habits, it is rarely collected by conventional methods, being consequently underrepresented in scientific collections. 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. For full access to this pdf, sign in to an existing account, or purchase an annual subscription. 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.
Its distribution in south america is currently considered disjunct, with a northwest and a south. Activity patterns of the water opossum chironectes minimus in atlantic forest. Core protected areas were defined as the childrens eternal rainforest cer. An chironectes minimus in uska species han didelphimorphia nga syahan ginhulagway ni zimmermann hadton 1780. Water opossum yapok chironectes minimus longevity, ageing. Is the coat pattern of the yapok chironectes minimus. Yapock ou opossum aquatique chironectes minimus classe. Wateropossum, or yapok chironectes minimus, the single representative of the genus. The male genital system was examined in 9 male specimens of chironectes minimus 2 adult and 7 young from brazil. Geographic variation in cranial morphology of the water.
297 183 246 760 1518 924 165 309 927 1114 445 919 320 250 224 1275 283 1443 322 1500 299 822 710 1485 1289 274 1434 973 194 661 42 1052 25 186 413 276 1408 417 1124 1087 609 694