Conservation assessment and planning for the yellow tailed woolly monkey (Oreonax flavicauda) in Peru

Revista Científica:

Wildl. Biol. Pract.

Año:

2007

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Páginas:

73-82

DOI:

10.2461/wbp.2007.3.9

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Keywords(EBCC):

Primate conservation, Critically endangered, Tropical Andes, Atelidae, San Martin, Amazonas

Resumen

The yellow-tailed woolly monkey (Oreonax flavicauda) is classified as Critically Endangered and is listed by the IUCN Primate Specialist Group as one of the top 25 most endangered primate species in the world. Its distribution is restricted to the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot. The main aim of this study was to gather up-to-date information on the actual status and conservation opportunities for O. flavicauda in different areas of San Martin and Amazonas departments. This information is meant for use in encouraging and assisting future conservation initiatives for this species

Autor (es ):

N. Shanee, S. Shanee, A.M. Maldonado

Idioma:

Inglés

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Articulo de revista academica