Abstract
Recent compiled papers demonstrate several gaps in occurrence records and distribution limits mainly due to information deficiency, hindering the management and planning of preservation and conservation efforts. Therefore, the objective of this study is to present and analyze new records of four Neotropical Primates species: Callicebus moloch, Mico emiliae, Ateles marginatus and Cebus (Sapajus) libidinosus. Data collection was assessed by interviews, census on pre-existing trails and direct observations. The expeditions took place in the cities of Pains (Minas Gerais state), Serra do Salitre (Minas Gerais state) and Guarantã do Norte (Mato Grosso state). Mico emilie, C. moloch and A. marginatus were recorded in Guarantã do Norte and C. libidinosus was recorded in Serra do Salitre and Pains. A small expansion of occurrence area to C. libidinosus was observed. We recommend new mammal inventories in order to understand the faunal diversity in these areas and propose new conservation actions.
Highlights
In Brazil the primate order has a total of 118 species and represents 16.8 % of the total mammal species (PAGLIA et al, 2012)
The aim of this study is to present the new records of three Neotropical primate species: Callicebus moloch (Hoffmannsegg, 1807), Mico emiliae (Thomas, 1920) and Ateles marginatus
The record of C. libidinosus was performed by direct observation of one group and by photos taken by a camera trap used for records of medium and large mammals (Figure 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F)
Summary
In Brazil the primate order has a total of 118 species and represents 16.8 % of the total mammal species (PAGLIA et al, 2012). This representation is directly related to the vast expanse of tropical forests that present favorable environment (AYRES et al, 2005). A significant number of species of Neotropical primates is listed by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as critically endangered (13.62 %) or lack of data (4.23 %) (IUCN, 2014). Primate conservation plans are developed for species or groups of species summarizing the knowledge of these data to build action plans (BLAIR et al, 2013). Our intention is to present primate records to locations where there are no mammalian studies, adding new records to these locations
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