Reproductive ecology of coypu (Myocastor coypus Molina 1782 in the Middle Delta of the Paraná River, Argentina
The objective of this study was to estimate and compare some important reproductive parameters of Myocastor coypus over time (June 2006-May 2008), in wetlands of the Middle Delta of the Paraná River (MD) Entre Ríos province, R. Argentina. Within the original coypu distribution range, the MD is among...
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paper:paper_15196984_v75_n1_p30_Courtalon2023-06-08T16:18:46Z Reproductive ecology of coypu (Myocastor coypus Molina 1782 in the Middle Delta of the Paraná River, Argentina Myocastor coypus Paraná river Peaks of birth Reproductive parameters Wetlands animal Argentina classification female male physiology pregnancy reproduction river rodent season Animals Argentina Female Male Pregnancy Reproduction Rivers Rodentia Seasons The objective of this study was to estimate and compare some important reproductive parameters of Myocastor coypus over time (June 2006-May 2008), in wetlands of the Middle Delta of the Paraná River (MD) Entre Ríos province, R. Argentina. Within the original coypu distribution range, the MD is among the areas of highest habitat suitability for the species. Coypus were captured and the following reproductive parameters were estimated on a monthly, seasonal and annual basis: pregnancy rate (PR), litter size (LS), gross productivity (GP) and annual production (AP). Statistical non-parametric tests were used for comparisons. Additionally, the expected birth date of each embryo and fetus was estimated by assigning it to a developmental stage category and considering the gestation period of the species. All the parameters showed high values and PR and LS differed significantly between the dry (2006) and humid years (2007). Two peaks of birth were detected, one in spring and another one in mid-autumn. The implications of these results for ensuring the sustainable management of this rodent are discussed. © 2015 Instituto Internacional de Ecologia. All Right reserved. 2015 https://bibliotecadigital.exactas.uba.ar/collection/paper/document/paper_15196984_v75_n1_p30_Courtalon http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_15196984_v75_n1_p30_Courtalon |
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The objective of this study was to estimate and compare some important reproductive parameters of Myocastor coypus over time (June 2006-May 2008), in wetlands of the Middle Delta of the Paraná River (MD) Entre Ríos province, R. Argentina. Within the original coypu distribution range, the MD is among the areas of highest habitat suitability for the species. Coypus were captured and the following reproductive parameters were estimated on a monthly, seasonal and annual basis: pregnancy rate (PR), litter size (LS), gross productivity (GP) and annual production (AP). Statistical non-parametric tests were used for comparisons. Additionally, the expected birth date of each embryo and fetus was estimated by assigning it to a developmental stage category and considering the gestation period of the species. All the parameters showed high values and PR and LS differed significantly between the dry (2006) and humid years (2007). Two peaks of birth were detected, one in spring and another one in mid-autumn. The implications of these results for ensuring the sustainable management of this rodent are discussed. © 2015 Instituto Internacional de Ecologia. All Right reserved. |
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Reproductive ecology of coypu (Myocastor coypus Molina 1782 in the Middle Delta of the Paraná River, Argentina |
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Reproductive ecology of coypu (Myocastor coypus Molina 1782 in the Middle Delta of the Paraná River, Argentina |
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Reproductive ecology of coypu (Myocastor coypus Molina 1782 in the Middle Delta of the Paraná River, Argentina |
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Reproductive ecology of coypu (Myocastor coypus Molina 1782 in the Middle Delta of the Paraná River, Argentina |
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Reproductive ecology of coypu (Myocastor coypus Molina 1782 in the Middle Delta of the Paraná River, Argentina |
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reproductive ecology of coypu (myocastor coypus molina 1782 in the middle delta of the paraná river, argentina |
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