Biological invasion of the exotic Oryctolagus cuniculus Linnaeus, 1758 (Lagomorpha, Leporidae) in Brazilian Atlantic Forest?
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https://doi.org/10.32673/bjm.vi94.155Keywords:
European rabbit, Molecular phylogeny, Road-kill monitoring, South AmericaAbstract
Lagomorpha is an order of friendly mammals with two families, Leporidae and Ochotonidae. Within Leporidae, Oryctolagus (European rabbit) presents an almost worldwide distribution, with introduction in several countries. Few is known about the Oryctolagus cuniculus in Brazil, probably due to its similarity to Sylvilagus species that are natural from Americas. The presence of the specimen herein reported in Brazilian Atlantic Forest can be consequence of an expansion of Chilean and Argentinian populations towards Brazilian Atlantic Forest, or a new release. This finding highlights the concern to monitor this exotic species with potential to become an invasive, as reported in Chile.
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