Bassaricyon alleni — Details

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Overview

Distribution

Range Description

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This speciesis distributed in Bolivia, Ecuador (east of the Andes), and Peru (to Cuzco Prov.).
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
Little is known of the habitat and ecology of this species. Members of this genus are nocturnal, arboreal and solitary - feeding on fruits and insects and are restricted to humid forests (Emmons 1990).

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Life History and Behavior

Life Expectancy

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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Maximum longevity: 25.2 years (captivity) Observations: One wild born female was about 25.2 years old when she died in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
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Conservation

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List Assessment

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Red List Category
LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2008

Assessor/s
Reid, F. & Helgen, K.

Reviewer/s
Duckworth, J.W. (Small Carnivore Red List Authority) & Schipper, J. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)

Justification
This species is listed as Least Concern in light of its presumed broad distribution, occurrence in numerous protected areas and although deforestation and habitat conversion threaten some populations, it is suspected that the species is not declining at a rate sufficient to qualify for a threat category. Further research is needed to resolve issues surrounding taxonomic uncertainly, after which this species need to be reassessed.

History
  • 1996
    Lower Risk/least concern
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Population

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Population
Nothing is known of populations of this species. Members of this genus are thought to be relatively rare. Confusion with kinkajous (Potos flavus) makes local anecdotes unreliable (Glatston, 1994).

Population Trend
Decreasing
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
Members of this genus are arboreal and are suspected to be threatened by expanding settlements and habitat fragmentation. Deforestation is a threat to populations of this species. Although adult olingos are rarely hunted (Glatston, 1994).
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
This species is suspected to occur in a several protected areas.
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Allen's olingo

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Allen's olingo (Bassaricyon alleni) is a species of olingo from South America, where it is known from Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ a b Reid, F. & Helgen, K. (2008). Bassaricyon alleni. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 January 2009.
  2. ^ Bassaricyon alleni - Allen's Olingo NatureServe.org


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