Small Mammals Of Sangay National Park, Chimborazo Province And Morona Santiago Province, Ecuador

A comprehensive survey of small mammal diversity in Sangay National Park, Ecuador, identified 23 species, including two endemic to the park and one newly described. The study highlights the rich biodiversity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, with notable findings such as the presence of the Andean mouse (Thomasomys cinereiventer) and the Sangay rice rat (Oryzomys macconnelli sangayensis). Researchers employed a combination of live-trapping, camera trapping, and morphological analysis to document species composition, distribution, and ecological traits. This work underscores the importance of Sangay National Park as a critical habitat for small mammals in the Andean region.

Thomas E. Lee, J., Boada-Terán, C., Scott, A. M., Burneo, S. F., & Hanson, J. D. (2011). Small Mammals Of Sangay National Park, Chimborazo Province And Morona Santiago Province, Ecuador. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.20207834