Resumen
We describe the nest of Scolomys melanops, (Rodentia: Cricetidae) found in low hill habitats in northeastern Peru. We identified three structures in the nest: a) an orifice of access and exit; b) a tunnel and c) roosting area. In the last structure, we found fruit and fiber remains of peduncle and stems of Lepidocaryum tenue (Arecales: Arecaceae) "Irapay". Based on the vegetal remains found in the nest, we suggest the existence of a predation relationship between the rodent Scolomys melanops and the palm Lepidocaryum tenue.
Título traducido de la contribución | Description of Scolomys melanops nest (Rodentia, Cricetidae) and its relationship with Lepidocaryum tenue (Arecales, Arecaceae) |
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Idioma original | Español |
Páginas (desde-hasta) | 213-216 |
Número de páginas | 4 |
Publicación | Revista Peruana de Biologia |
Volumen | 19 |
N.º | 2 |
Estado | Publicada - ago. 2012 |
Publicado de forma externa | Sí |
Nota bibliográfica
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Palabras clave
- Scolomys melanops; Lepidicarun tenue; nest; predation