Unseen for 43 years! A new occurrence of Glaucomys volans (Linnaeus, 1758) (Rodentia, Sciuridae) in Honduras

We report an occurrence of Glaucomys volans (Linnaeus, 1758) in Honduras after 43 years since its last verified record. The observation was in an area in which forestry and silvicultural activities are carried out for the sustainable exploitation of logging and timber of Pinus oocarpa in Las Lechuza...

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Published in:Check list (Luís Felipe Toledo) 2023-02, Vol.19 (1), p.133-139
Main Authors: Turcios-Casco, Manfredo A., Hernández, Golver S., Mancía, Felix E., Molinero, Carlos F., Muñoz, José, López, Celeste M., Ordóñez-Garza, Nicté
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Central America
Exploitation
Forest conservation
Forestry
forestry management
Glaucomys volans
Logging
pine forest
Population studies
Rodents
Trees
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Summary:We report an occurrence of Glaucomys volans (Linnaeus, 1758) in Honduras after 43 years since its last verified record. The observation was in an area in which forestry and silvicultural activities are carried out for the sustainable exploitation of logging and timber of Pinus oocarpa in Las Lechuzas, department of Olancho (eastern Honduras). This record supports the initiation of new conservation activities in areas in which forestry is being implemented; population studies and the protection of their refuges are the priorities at its southernmost locality.
ISSN:1809-127X
1809-127X
DOI:10.15560/19.1.133