Aberrant pelage color patterns such as albinism have been reported in some mammal
groups including rodents, but in spite of the group's richness, the phenomenon is relatively …

Coendou comprises the most speciose genus in Erethizontidae, with 15 currently
recognized species. Although several taxonomic studies in the last two decades have …

Coendou quichua is a widely distributed trans-Andean species in Colombia, Ecuador, and
Panama. However, analysis of the cytochrome b (Cytb) gene suggests the presence of …

Background Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and
morbidity. Early identification of women at risk during pregnancy is required to plan …

RESUMEN A pesar de los avances en la compilación de registros primarios de especies,
sesgos en la calidad y accesibilidad a la información dificultan el estudio de patrones …

Porcupines of the genus Coendou are among the least studied mammals in the Neotropics.
The Stump-tailed Porcupine, Coendou rufescens, is distributed in the Andean region from …

Abstract The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (SNSM), located in northern Colombia, is
considered a geographical island with high levels of biodiversity and endemism. However …

We report range extensions for three species of Amazonian erethizontids, Coendou bicolor,
C. ichillus, and C. nycthemera. We record C. ichillus for the first time in Brazil, from Rio …

Sarcoptic mange is a highly contagious, worldwide disease that affects the skin of mammals,
including humans. It is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, however, the information …

Abstract The Quichua porcupine (Coendou quichua) is a neotropical rodent with uncertain
taxonomic and conservation status. Two Quichua porcupines with severe hyperkeratosis …