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Phylogeographic evidence for two species of muriqui (genus Brachyteles).
American journal of primatology - 1 Dec 2019
Chaves Paulo B, Magnus Tielli, Jerusalinsky Leandro, Talebi Maurício, Strier Karen B, Breves Paula, Tabacow Fernanda, Teixeira Rodrigo H F, Moreira Leandro, Hack Robson O E, Milagres Adriana, Pissinatti Alcides, de Melo Fabiano R, Pessutti Cecília, Mendes Sérgio L, Margarido Tereza C, Fagundes Valéria, Di Fiore Anthony, Bonatto Sandro L
Abstract excerpt
The taxonomy of muriquis, the largest extant primates in the New World, is controversial. While some specialists argue for a monotypic genus (Brachyteles arachnoides), others favor a two-species classification, splitting northern muriquis (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) from southern muriquis (B. arachnoides). This uncertainty affects how we study the differences between these highly endangered and charismatic...
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