Report of leucism in Tamandua mexicana (Pilosa: Myrmecophagidae) from southeastern Mexico
Coloration anomalies caused by melanin deficiency are rare in wild mammals and often increase predation risk. We document a case of leucism in an adult female Tamandua mexicana from the Reserva Cuxtal, Yucatán, Mexico. The specimen exhibited pale yellowish-white fur, pink skin, and dark eyes. Given...
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| Language: | English |
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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Xenarthra |
| Online Access: | https://xenarthrans.org/journal/article/report-of-leucism-in-tamandua-mexicana-from-southeastern-mexico/?highlight=Report%20of%20leucisnm |
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