Redrawing the range of Cyclopes dorsalis (Gray, 1865): new southernmost records from Ecuador’s coastal dry forests

Mammalia 2026 Open access

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Authors: Carlos SARANGO-TANDAZO, Eddie Jaramillo, Rocío Saraguro, Marcos D. Calle-Morán, Marlon Vega, Miguel Alcoser-Villagómez, Víctor Romero
DOI: 10.1515/mammalia-2025-0080
Cited by: 1
References: 8

Abstract

Abstract Cyclopes dorsalis (Gray, 1865), the westernmost silky anteater, is poorly documented in the southern portion of its range. We compiled 284 verified occurrence records, including 14 new records from five provinces in Ecuador. Four localities in El Oro represent the southernmost confirmed sites to date. These include coastal and seasonally dry forests, highlighting potential range continuity in under-sampled regions. Our data refine the known distribution of C. dorsalis , support the need to revise IUCN range maps, and identify key areas for conservation. We recommend expanded field sampling and molecular analyses to investigate population structure and potential cryptic diversity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Species Distribution and Climate Change Primate Behavior and Ecology Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Publication details

Journal / source
Mammalia
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Volume
90
Issue
3
Pages
285–290
Publication date
5 January 2026
Language
EN