Distribution of Hydrochoerus isthmius Goldman, 1912 (Rodentia: Hydrochaeridae) in coastal wetlands from northern Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia.

Abstract

In this note, we present the first reports for the Hydrochoerus isthmius in the northeastern coastal border of the Magdalena department (Colombia). Records were based on direct evidence (Camera traps, skeletal remains, in situ photographs) and indirect evidence (scats and tracks). We evidenced that the species inhabits coastal wetlands located between two national parks, Tayrona and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.