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Genetic diversity in ex situ populations of the endangered Leontopithecus chrysomelas and implications for its conservation.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2023
Aliaga-Samanez Gabriela Guadalupe, Bulhões Javarotti Nathalia, Orecife Gisele, Chávez-Congrains Karla, Pissinatti Alcides, Monticelli Cauê, Cristina Marques Mara, Galbusera Peter, Galetti Pedro Manoel, Domingues de Freitas Patrícia
Abstract excerpt
Leontopithecus chrysomelas, the Golden-headed Lion Tamarin (GHLT), is an endangered and endemic Neotropical primate from the Atlantic Forest of Brazil that has suffered a reduction of its habitat and population size in the wild. Ex situ populations have been established as a relevant alternative to safeguard the species and retain its genetic diversity and evolutionary potential. This study evaluated the genetic...
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