New records and distribution adjustments of the pink fairy armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus, Xenarthra: Chlamyphoridae) based on ecological requirements
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https://doi.org/10.31687/SaremNMS25.1181Keywords:
Argentina, armadillo, Cingulata, citizen science, endemism, pink fairy armadilloAbstract
This study presents ten new occurrence records of Chlamyphorus truncatus (Harlan, 1825) that expand the known range of its distribution. These records were obtained from different sources, such as citizen science (interviews, social media), scientific collections, and bibliography. These results allow us to update its distribution map, incorporating edaphic variables that constrain its range. The new records are located in the Provinces of Catamarca (6), Mendoza (2), and Neuquén (2), highlighting the importance of citizen science and the ecological requirements of the pink fairy armadillo. This information provides key insights for future research and conservation strategies.
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