Observations on the diet and behaviour of captive Monodelphis (Mygalodelphys) kunsi Pine, 1975 (Didelphimorphia: Didelphidae) from Paraguay-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Observations on the diet and behaviour of captive Monodelphis (Mygalodelphys) kunsi Pine, 1975 (Didelphimorphia: Didelphidae) from Paraguay

Published:2018-01-15 Issue:2 Volume:4 Page:38-45
ISSN:2382-3704
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Pheasey Helen,Smith Paul,Atkinson Karina

Abstract

We report data on the feeding preferences and behaviour of the little known didelphid Monodelphis (Mygalodelphys) kunsi, based on captive observations of a sub-adult female and a presumed sub-adult male. The behaviour observed is very similar to that documented for the better-known member of the genus, Monodelphis domestica. We confirm previously suspected prehensile tail use and tentatively suggest the species is insectivorous/carnivorous.

Publisher

Sociedad Colombiana de Mastozoologia

Subject

General Medicine

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