New record of Sylvilagus brasiliensis (Linnaeus, 1758) in the southernmost distribution of the species in northeastern of Córdoba province
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https://doi.org/10.31687/SaremNMS23.2.1Keywords:
camera traps, Chaco Forest, geographical distribution, tapetíAbstract
The tapetí, Sylvilagus brasiliensis, is the only species representative of its genus in South America. Until now, there was only one record in Córdoba dating from 2002. Using camera traps for monitoring medium and large mammals in the southern portion of the Gran Chaco Americano, we reconfirm, through systematic sampling, the presence of the tapetí in the province of Córdoba. This record verifies the presence of this species in the southern portion of its distribution after 15 years without records. The presence of the tapetí in a context of fragmented habitat and rapid deforestation requires urgent policies for its conservation.
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