Albinism in Artibeus planirostris (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae) in the Caatinga biome and updated list of albino bats in Brazil

Abstract Albinism is a genetic disorder that results in a deficiency in melanin production. This type of chromatic alteration may affect several vertebrate species, but is rarely observed in nature. In Brazil, for the bat group, only 15 albino individuals have been registered. Here we present a new...

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Published inAnais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências Vol. 93; no. 4; p. e20200582
Main Authors LEAL, EDSON S.B., LIRA, THAÍS C., GARCIA, ANA C.L., MONTES, MARTÍN A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Portuguese
Published Academia Brasileira de Ciências 01.01.2021
Subjects
bat
chromatic alteration
mammals
MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
Northeastern Brazil
semi-arid zone
chromatic alteration
Northeastern Brazil
bat
mammals
semi-arid zone
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Summary:Abstract Albinism is a genetic disorder that results in a deficiency in melanin production. This type of chromatic alteration may affect several vertebrate species, but is rarely observed in nature. In Brazil, for the bat group, only 15 albino individuals have been registered. Here we present a new case for Artibeus planirostris. A pregnant female of this species with alopecia was captured in the Caatinga biome. A compilation of the distribution of albino bats in Brazil is presented.
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ISSN:0001-3765
1678-2690
1678-2690
DOI:10.1590/0001-3765202120200582