A leucistic female Canis latrans (Carnivora: Canidae) in Costa Rica

A leucistic female Canis latrans (Carnivora: Canidae) in Costa Rica

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v11i3.2618

Keywords:

coyote, mammal, leucism, camera trap, Costa Rica

Abstract

Partial depigmentation (leucism) is rare in mammals. We report 17 camera trap records of a single female leucistic coyote (Canis latrans) in Costa Rica between 2014 and 2018.

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Published

2019-12-03

How to Cite

Arroyo Arce, S. ., Corrales Gutiérrez, D. ., Espinoza Muñoz, D. ., Araya Gamboa, D. ., Chávez Ramos, M. ., & Salom Pérez, R. (2019). A leucistic female Canis latrans (Carnivora: Canidae) in Costa Rica. UNED Research Journal, 11(3), 451–454. https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v11i3.2618

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