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Genus of carnivores
Eupleres is a genus of two species of mongoose-like euplerid mammal native to Madagascar that are known as falanoucs. They are primarily terrestrial and consume mainly invertebrates.
Species
- Eastern falanouc, Eupleres goudotii - mesic forests of eastern Madagascar
- Western falanouc, Eupleres major - xeric areas in northwestern Madagascar[1]
Conservation status
The IUCN Red List lists E. goudotii as vulnerable,[2] while E. major has been assessed as endangered.[3]
References
- ^ Goodman, S. M.; Helgen, K. M. (2010-02-25). "Species limits and distribution of the Malagasy carnivoran genus Eupleres (Family Eupleridae)". Mammalia. 74 (2): 177–185. doi:10.1515/mamm.2010.018. S2CID 62833979.
- ^ Hawkins, F. (2016). "Eupleres goudotii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T68336601A45204582. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T68336601A45204582.en. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ Hawkins, F. (2016). "Eupleres major". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T39547A45204313. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T39547A45204313.en. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
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