El perezoso de dos dedos (Choloepus hoffmanni) en Honduras: distribución, historia natural y conservación
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Choloepus hoffmanni Peters, 1858 has been poorly studied in Honduras, the country within the northernmost distribution for the species. Here we present some observations about its distribution, diet, behavior, and threats in the country. The species was previously known from 11 localities, to which we added six new ones. Of the 17 records, the species is known from only six direct observations; one of them (Los Naranjos, Colón department) extends its known global range to northern Honduras. Wild individuals mainly fed on Cecropia Loefl., but also on Inga vera Willd. In addition to rapid habitat loss, illegal trade may become an important threat for the species in Honduras.
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