Determinants of home range size and spatial overlap of. Gracilinanus agilis burmeister 1854 is a nocturnal, solitary and scansorial mouse opossum of the family didelphidae. Gracilinanus agilis pdf agile opossums gracilinanus agilis are found in central south america. Many bookstores and libraries have newbery sections. Distribution extension and sympatric occurrence of gracilinanus agilis and g. Growth and home range size of the gracile mouse opossum gracilinanus microtarsus marsupialia. Pdf limb abnormality in a neotropical scansorial marsupial. Click on the image gallery icon for access to the image gallery of the species in question. Diet of the gracile mouse opossum gracilinanus agilis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of environmental dry versus wet season and individual sex, body mass and reproductive status factors in the levels of faecal cortisol metabolites fgcs in gracilinanus agilis faecal samples as an index of stress levels in this species. Studies from the cerrado have shown that there is seasonal variation in the consumption of these insects by gracilinanus species, according to their. Gracilinanus agilis is a small widespread terrestrialscansorial didelphid characteristic of open vegetation. Seasonality in reproduction, age structure and density of the.
Aug 01, 2008 a description is provided for gracilioxyuris agilisis n. Morphometrics and cytogenetics of gracilinanus agilis. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf read fulltext. We investigated the diet of gracile mouse opossum, gracilinanus agilis burmeister, 1854, from the. Assessment of the effect of environmental and individual factors in the levels of metabolites of cortisol in gracilinanus agilis faecal samples.
Agile gracile opossum gracilinanus agilis burmeister. We show in the present study that variations in the rates of survival and recruitment of the agile gracile opossum gracilinanus agilis are predominantly influenced by its life history instead of the variation in primary productivity that is common in the brazilian cerrado. Two hundred seventy four spirurids were recovered from the esophagus, stomach and intestines, comprising three species from three different genera. New species of gracile mouse opossum, genus gracilinanus. Diet composition of gracilinanus agilis didelphimorphia, didelphidae in dry woodland areas of cerrado in central brazil more. The agile gracile mouse opossum gracilinanus agilis is a small. Frugivory and potential seed dispersal by the marsupial gracilinanus agilis didelphidae. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Right lateral views of the stuffed study skins of gracilinanus agilis mn72689, upper specimen, from itinga, locality 3 and g.
Gracilinanus agilis burmeister, 1854 type locality. Geographic variation in daily temporal activity patterns. Gracilinanus dryas thomas, 1898 wood sprite gracile opossum. In this study, we used live traps equipped with timing devices to investigate the temporal activity patterns of the didelphid gracilinanus agilis in. Five nominal species of small didelphid marsupials previously referred to gracilinanus differ conspicuously from the type species g. An gracilinanus agilis in nahilalakip ha genus nga gracilinanus, ngan familia nga didelphidae. Primary productivity and the demography of gracilinanus. Small mammal selection by whitetailed hawk in southeastern brazil. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Gracilinanus agilis in areas of dry woodland forests i. We used live traps and capturemarkrecapture to estimate hr size. Media in category gracilinanus agilis the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total.
We present the first complete study of basic laboratory. Metabolic, ventilatory, and hygric physiology of the gracile mouse. Species, gracilinanus agilis burmeister, 1854 agile gracile opossum. Priscilla lora zangrandi, andre faria mendonca, ariovaldo pereira cruzneto, rudy boonstra, emerson m. In this study we describe a new species of gracilinanus, a genus that has been included recently in the fauna of northwestern argentina g. The impact of botfly parasitism on the health of the gracile. A major threat to these species is that their main habitat is being destroyed by deforestation. On the contents of gracilinanus gardner and creighton, 1989. Gracilinanus agilis, agile gracile opossum english. Body temperature t b was thermolabile below thermoneutrality t b 33. Pdf diet of the gracile mouse opossum gracilinanus agilis. Semelparity in a population of gracilinanus agilis didelphimorphia. Its diet is composed of fruits, invertebrates and small.
Smith p 2012 brazilian gracile opossum gracilinanus microtarsus. Using the method of minimum convex polygon, we estimated the hr of 24 individuals. Morphometrics and cytogenetics of gracilinanus agilis and cryptonanus spp. Click on the link next to the photograph of the species to download a pdf of the species account. Right lateral views of the stuffed study skins of gracilinanus agilis mn72689, upper specimen, from itinga. Agile opossums gracilinanus agilis are found in central south america. On the contents of gracilinanus gardner and creighton. In the present study, the determinants of home range hr size of males and females of gracilinanus agilis burmeister 1854 were evaluated in a savanna remnant in centralwestern brazil. Taxonomic status and phylogenetic relationships of m armosa agilis. The only other species that is near threatened is g.
We found insects, spiders, birds, and fruits in the scats of g. Agile mouse opossum gracilinanus agilis fauna paraguay. Carbon nanotubes are strong enough in theory, so the idea is plausible. Gracilinanus agilis wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Model selection showed that sex, season, reproductive status and body mass affected cortisol.
Gracilinanus agilis needs to be examined, with some authorities suggesting that the. Gracilinanus species gracilinanus agilis name homonyms gracilinanus agilis burmeister, 1854 common names agile gracile opossum in english agile gracile opossum in english agile gracile opossum in english agile opossum in language. Gastrointestinal nematodes were recovered from thirty four gracilinanus agilis from forty four collected in pantanal, mato grosso do sul state, brazil. We report the first record of gracilinanus agilis mammalia. Pdf first record of gracilinanus agilis burmeister, 1854. A new oxyurid genus and species from gracilinanus agilis marsupialia. Semelparity in a population of gracilinanus agilis. Image galleries contain links to downloadable publications used in the reference sections of the handbook accounts.
Fauna paraguay handbook of the mammals of paraguay volume 1. The diet composition of gracilinanus agilis had eight gracile mouse opossum, gracilinanus agilis burmeister prey categories, adult insects frequent in 100% of the sam 1854, is a small and nocturnal didelphid opossum with. Gracilinanus agilis, marmosa paraguayana in four genera. The agile gracile mouse opossum gracilinanus agilis is a small 2045 g, solitary, arboreal mouse opossum gardner 2007, inhabiting the cerrado areas in southeastern brazil. Gracilinanus agilis burmeister, 1854 agile gracile opossum. Didelphidae in brazilian pantanal wetlands with a new species of. Mammal species of the world a taxonomic and geographic reference. Therefore, studies conducted with a species in different localities with distinct features could elucidate how animals deal with such factors.
A description is provided for gracilioxyuris agilisis n. Biogeographic determinants of genetic diversification in the mouse. Pdf morphometrics and cytogenetics of gracilinanus. The highest capture rates were for the marsupial gracilinanus agilis, with calomys tener the most commonly caught rodent. Gracilinanus agilis in the cerrado of central brazil. Results of students ttests for sexual dimorphism in gracilinanus agilis and gracilinanus peruanus, and between the species for males and females separately g. We investigated the composition and intraspecific variation in the diet of the marsupial gracilinanus agilis in areas of dry woodland forests i. The impact of botfly parasitism on the health of the gracile mouse. Download help gracilinanus agilis tsn 552538 taxonomy and nomenclature kingdom.
Gracilinanus agilis agile gracile mouse opossum submitter. Gracilinanus agilis e um marsupial pertencente a ordem didelphimorphia e familia didelphidae, sendo um dos menores representantes dessa ordem. Apr 01, 2007 pterygodermatites paucipectines jagerskioldi lent and freitas, 1935, a parasitic nematode of the small intestine of the marsupial gracilinanus agilis mammalia. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Pdf food habits and carnivory by a small size opossum. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Taxonomic status and phylogenetic relationships of marmosa agilis peruana tate, 1931 didelphimorphia. Mar 27, 2015 insects, particularly ants, beetles, and termites, are the main food of the agile gracile opossum gracilinanus agilis bocchiglieri et al.
The holotype and only known specimen of marmosa formosa shamel, a nominal species currently synonymized with gracilinanus agilis burmeister, is strikingly unlike any other known didelphid marsupial. Diet composition of gracilinanus agilis didelphimorphia. Gracilinanus agilis, an arboreal species, captured in a fragmented landscape in the brazilian cerrado. Effects of food supplementation on demography and dynamics of the semelparous marsupial gracilinanus agilis didelphimorphia, didelphidae in. Pdf taxonomic status and phylogenetic relationships of. It inhabits mainly forested areas in central brazil, eastern peru, eastern bolivia, paraguay, uruguay and northern argentina creighton and gardner, reference creighton, gardner and gardner 2007. Gracilinanus agilis smith p 2009 fauna paraguay handbook of the mammals of paraguay number 35 agile gracile opossum gracilinanus agilis pdf file 1. Gracilinanus agilis 2 3 4 ar en pungdjursart som forst beskrevs av hermann burmeister 1854. Pdf distribution extension and sympatric occurrence of.
Small mammal glucocorticoid concentrations vary with forest. Gracilinanus agilis is a small widespread terrestrialscansorial didelphid characteristic of. Vieira the impact of botfly parasitism on the health of the gracile mouse opossum gracilinanus agilis, parasitology 146, no. We evaluated the effects of botflies cuterebra apicalis on naturally fragmented populations of the gracile mouse opossum gracilinanus agilis. Agile gracile opossum gracilinanus agilis burmeister, 1854. A new oxyurid genus and species from gracilinanus agilis. Pdf geographic variation in daily temporal activity. In the present study, we evaluated the dietary patterns of gracilinanus agilis in the cerrado of central brazil. Fragmented habitats generally harbour small populations that are potentially more prone to local extinctions caused by biotic factors such as parasites. Metabolic, ventilatory, and hygric physiology of the.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This species has been reported in eastern peru, central brazil, eastern bolivia, paraguay and northeastern argentina. Didelphidae from central and northeastern brazil by jo\ue3o p. It is nocturnal, arboreal and frequents the forest understory, where they use slender branches and vines. The diet composition of gracilinanus agilis had eight gracile mouse opossum, gracilinanus agilis burmeister prey categories, adult insects frequent in 100% of the sam 1854, is a small and nocturnal didelphid opossum with the ples and fruits in 30. Agile gracile opossum gracilinanus agilis smith p 2009 fauna paraguay handbook of the mammals of paraguay number 35 agile gracile opossum gracilinanus agilis pdf file 1. Description of the new species was based on cranial, dental and external morphology, morphometric data, and comparisons with other species of gracilinanus and 1 species of.
The agile gracile opossum gracilinanus agilis, is an opossum species from south america. It is found in argentina, bolivia, brazil, colombia, peru, paraguay, and uruguay. This species has been reported in eastern peru, central brazil, eastern bolivia. Gracilinanus agilis showed area of daily use values that were greater than those of w. Tueskol gracilinanus agricolai tir tana moukolafa katca ke gracilinanus oxi vey didelphidae yasa didelphinae volveyyasa ke didelphimorphia veem. Semelparidade em gracilinanus agilis didelphimorphia. Ginklasipika han iucn an species komo diri gud kababarakan. Gracilinanus agilis in mammal species of the world. Tueskol gracilinanus agilis tir tana moukolafa katca ke gracilinanus oxi vey didelphidae yasa didelphinae volveyyasa ke didelphimorphia veem.
First record of gracilinanus agilis burmeister, 1854 mammalia. Jan 01, 2015 the agile gracile mouse opossum gracilinanus agilis is a small 2045 g, solitary, arboreal mouse opossum gardner 2007, inhabiting the cerrado areas in southeastern brazil. Geographic variation in daily temporal activity patterns of a. Gracilinanus agilis is not considered to be threatened, in general, but in the specific area of paraguay, the species is close to being thr. Phylogenetic analyses based on nonmolecular characters and irbp sequences suggest that formosa is either the sistertaxon of thylamys including. Gracilinanus is a genus of opossum in the family didelphidae. Gracilinanus agilis burmeister, 1854distribuicao geografica a cuica, cuica graciosa, guaiquica ou catita nome cientifico.
In this study, we used live traps equipped with timing devices to investigate the temporal activity patterns of. Its diet is composed mainly of insects, although fruits may act as an important food source during the dry season, especially for reproductive females lamberto, 2011. Brazilian gracile opossum gracilinanus microtarsus fauna. Jan 04, 2017 the temporal activity of animals is an outcome of both biotic and abiotic factors, which may vary along the geographic range of the species. Didelphidae from the pantanal of mato grosso do sul state, and g. Pdf on jun 1, 2014, leonardo guimaraes lessa published food habits and carnivory by a small size opossum. Jun 01, 2010 read diet composition of gracilinanus agilis didelphimorphia, didelphidae in dry woodland areas of cerrado in central brazil, mammalia international journal of the systematics, biology and ecology of mammals on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. However, reports regarding their presence in peru and argentina are mixed. Seasonal changes of faecal cortisol metabolite levels in. Gracilinanus emiliae thomas, 1909 emilias gracile opossum. Novos registros do elusivo marsupial gracilinanus emiliae didelphimorphia, didelphidae da. Its diet is composed mainly of insects, although fruits may act as an important food source during the dry season, especially for reproductive females. Gracilinanus agilis is not considered to be threatened, in general, but in the specific area of paraguay, the species is close to being threatened.
On the relationships of marmosa formosa shamel, 1930. Research article geographic variation in daily temporal activity patterns of a neotropical marsupial gracilinanus agilis emerson m. Jan 31, 2021 gracilinanus agilis pdf agile opossums gracilinanus agilis are found in central south america. Jul 07, 2009 gastrointestinal nematodes were recovered from thirty four gracilinanus agilis from forty four collected in pantanal, mato grosso do sul state, brazil. An gracilinanus agilis in uska species han didelphimorphia nga syahan ginhulagway ni hermann burmeister hadton 1854. Gracilinanus agricolai moojen, 1943 agricolas gracile opossum. The impact of botfly parasitism on the health of the. Morphometrics and cytogenetics of gracilinanus agilis and. Metabolic, ventilatory, and hygric physiology of the gracile. The new species can be distinguished from didelphoxyuris thylamisis by a domeshaped anterior end, a weakly developed cephalic vesicle, males with no postcloacal. It was separated from the genus marmosa in 1989, and has since had the genera cryptonanus, chacodelphys, and hyladelphys removed from it.
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