Body weight-length relationships in giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) (Carnivora, Mustelidae)
Few giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) have been measured and weighed and its actual size is controversial in the literature. This study presents the weight-length relationship of Amazonian giant otters using 15 captive individuals. The maximum length and weight were 163cm and 22.5kg, and 162cm a...
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doaj-9e9a7921be784dcfa06204c122cdd5be2020-11-24T23:26:14ZengInstituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (Tecpar)Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology1516-89131678-43242009-06-0152358759110.1590/S1516-89132009000300010Body weight-length relationships in giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) (Carnivora, Mustelidae)Fernando César Weber RosasCarla Soares da RochaGália Ely de MattosStella Maris LazzariniFew giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) have been measured and weighed and its actual size is controversial in the literature. This study presents the weight-length relationship of Amazonian giant otters using 15 captive individuals. The maximum length and weight were 163cm and 22.5kg, and 162cm and 28.8kg, for the males and females, respectively. The weight-length relationships were not significantly different between the sexes (t = 0.658, d.f.=11, P>0.05) and can be expressed by the equation: W=1.48x10-5 L2.81. Considering that some of the giant otters used in this study were old individuals (more than 10 years old), and that all the animals analyzed were healthy, it is possible to assume that the weight-length relationships obtained are probably a close approximation of the relationship of giant otters of the Amazon region and can be used by institutions that keep this species in captivity as a base to quickly assess the animal's nutritive status.<br>Poucas ariranhas (Pteronura brasiliensis) foram medidas e pesadas com precisão, e seu comprimento e peso máximos ainda são controversos na literatura. Neste estudo apresentamos a relação peso/comprimento da ariranha da Amazônia usando 15 animais de cativeiro. O comprimento e peso máximos observados foram 163cm e 22,5kg, e 162cm e 28,8kg, para machos e fêmeas, respectivamente. As relações peso/comprimento não foram significativamente diferentes entre os sexos (t = 0,658, d.f. = 11, P>0,05) e podem ser agrupadas e expressas por uma única equação P = 1,48x10-5 C2,81. Considerando que algumas das ariranhas usadas neste estudo eram indivíduos velhos (com mais que 10 anos de idade) e que todos os animais analisados eram saudáveis, acredita-se que os resultados apresentados forneçam uma boa aproximação da relação peso/comprimento de ariranhas de vida livre da região Amazônica e podem ser utilizados por instituições que mantêm esta espécie em cativeiro para acessar o status nutricional dos animais.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89132009000300010Giant ottersPteronura brasiliensisbiometryAmazoniathreatened species |
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Body weight-length relationships in giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) (Carnivora, Mustelidae) |
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Body weight-length relationships in giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) (Carnivora, Mustelidae) |
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Body weight-length relationships in giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) (Carnivora, Mustelidae) |
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Body weight-length relationships in giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) (Carnivora, Mustelidae) |
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Body weight-length relationships in giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) (Carnivora, Mustelidae) |
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body weight-length relationships in giant otters (pteronura brasiliensis) (carnivora, mustelidae) |
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Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (Tecpar) |
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Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology |
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1516-8913 1678-4324 |
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2009-06-01 |
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Few giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) have been measured and weighed and its actual size is controversial in the literature. This study presents the weight-length relationship of Amazonian giant otters using 15 captive individuals. The maximum length and weight were 163cm and 22.5kg, and 162cm and 28.8kg, for the males and females, respectively. The weight-length relationships were not significantly different between the sexes (t = 0.658, d.f.=11, P>0.05) and can be expressed by the equation: W=1.48x10-5 L2.81. Considering that some of the giant otters used in this study were old individuals (more than 10 years old), and that all the animals analyzed were healthy, it is possible to assume that the weight-length relationships obtained are probably a close approximation of the relationship of giant otters of the Amazon region and can be used by institutions that keep this species in captivity as a base to quickly assess the animal's nutritive status.<br>Poucas ariranhas (Pteronura brasiliensis) foram medidas e pesadas com precisão, e seu comprimento e peso máximos ainda são controversos na literatura. Neste estudo apresentamos a relação peso/comprimento da ariranha da Amazônia usando 15 animais de cativeiro. O comprimento e peso máximos observados foram 163cm e 22,5kg, e 162cm e 28,8kg, para machos e fêmeas, respectivamente. As relações peso/comprimento não foram significativamente diferentes entre os sexos (t = 0,658, d.f. = 11, P>0,05) e podem ser agrupadas e expressas por uma única equação P = 1,48x10-5 C2,81. Considerando que algumas das ariranhas usadas neste estudo eram indivíduos velhos (com mais que 10 anos de idade) e que todos os animais analisados eram saudáveis, acredita-se que os resultados apresentados forneçam uma boa aproximação da relação peso/comprimento de ariranhas de vida livre da região Amazônica e podem ser utilizados por instituições que mantêm esta espécie em cativeiro para acessar o status nutricional dos animais. |
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Giant otters Pteronura brasiliensis biometry Amazonia threatened species |
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