Leucism occurrence frequency in an island population of tayra (Eira barbara), in Roraima, Brazil: A comparative analysis with camera trap records

Leucism occurrence frequency in an island population of tayra (Eira barbara), in Roraima, Brazil: A comparative analysis with camera trap records

ABSTRACT Carnivores have a wide variation of color patterns that serve both ecological and physiological functions. However, genetic mutations can lead to the appearance of unusual color patterns, which can directly influence the survival of individuals. Eira barbara is a mustelid usually presenting...

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Main Authors: Natusha Cacau PINHEIRO-COSTA, Darren NORRIS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia 2025-06-01
Series:Acta Amazonica
Subjects:
Amazonia
Mustelidae
coloration
color pattern
Maracá Island
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0044-59672025000101113&lng=en&tlng=en
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