First predatory record on Caluromys derbianus by Boa imperator in Costa Rica

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Caluromys derbianus y Boa imperator
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Publicado: jul 31, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22201/ie.20074484e.2022.12.1.353
Palabras clave:
Centroamérica, constricción, historia natural, ingestión, marsupial, serpiente Central America, constriction, ingestion, marsupial, natural history, snake

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Álvaro A. Zamora-Roda
Turrialba Herpetology Team (THT), Turriaba, Cartago, Costa Rica.
Javier Ernesto Cortés-Suárez
Reserva Privada “El Rocío”, Municipio de Santa Sofía, Departamento de Boyacá, Colombia.
Christian G. Herrera-Martínez
Asesoría en Gestión de la Biodiversidad (AGB), San José, Costa Rica. Posgrado Regional en Ciencias Veterinarias Tropicales, Universidad Nacional, 304-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica. Programa de Maestría en Manejo y Conservación de Bosques Tropicales y Biodiversidad, Escuela de Posgrado, CATIE, 30501, Turrialba, Cartago, Costa Rica.

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Documented predation events regarding Caluromys derbianus as prey are scarce in Central America, only a few wildlife and domestic animals have been reported as predators of this mammal. Herein, we document the first predatory event on this marsupial species by Central American Boa (Boa imperator) in Costa Rica. This record contributes to the ecological knowledge and natural history of this medium-sized mammal.

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