Keywords
Biological Corridor
Mammalia
Opalaca biological reserve
camera trap
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Accepted 2025-06-17
Published 2025-07-28
Abstract
Cabassous centralis is a nocturnal and cryptic species of the order Cingulata, with scarce information. In Honduras, it has been primarily documented in the central and northern regions, as well as on the Atlantic coast. Through casual records in the tropical dry forest, we confirmed its presence in Copán and extended it to Santa Bárbara. With photo captures in the low montane rainforest, we incorporated the Opalaca Biological Reserve in the protected areas of its occurrence. We updated its elevation to 2.078 masl. Participatory biological monitoring is essential for their conservation, including new sites with ecological potential and implementing actions to mitigate habitat loss.
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