The fauna on the American continent has a new member, since the discovery of a new species of deer in Perulocated among hundreds of plants and animals that converge in the central jungle of the country.
According to reports, this is a small deer that has recently captured the attention of scientists, due to the fact that despite its resemblance to other deer, it has been shown to belong to a different species: the Pudella carlaeo or pudú from the peruvian yunga.
However, the pudú of the Peruvian yunga was not recently discovered as a new species, but was shown to be a distinct species that did not belong to the group with which it was usually associated.
And before the recognition of the pudú from the Peruvian yunga, two related species were known: the Pudú puda and the Pudú mephistophiles. While the first inhabited southern Chile and some areas of Argentina, the second was found in northern Peru, as well as parts of Ecuador and Colombia.
Achievements in the biodiversity of America
It should be noted that according to the study published in the Journal of Mammalogy, It had been more than 60 years since a new species of deer had been identified on the American continent.
The study on the new species carried out a taxonomy based on morphological records of the pudú from the Peruvian yunga. Previously, it was believed that this new species was a Pudú mephistophiles, but research led by Javier Barrio, vice president of the Center for Ornithology and Biodiversity of Peru, demonstrated otherwise.
The discovery of pudú from the Peruvian yunga highlights the importance of continuing research in animal genetics. This finding underscores the need to continue exploring and protecting the world's natural ecosystems.
Research and conservation of species such as the pudú of the Peruvian yunga are essential to understanding and preserving the natural wealth of our planet, offering hope for a sustainable and balanced future.
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