New data on the distribution and natural history of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus chinga) and culpeo (Pseudalopex culpaeus) in northwestern Argentina

Abstract

We present a total of 190 new distribution records of three little-known mammalian carnivores (Conepatus chinga; Galictis cuja,and Lycalopex culpaeus) obtained using camera trap techniques and direct observation in the highlands of Jujuy province, northwestern Argentina. These new records extend the present known distributions of these three species to the west of the province and to higher altitudes, and provide additional information on habitat association and activity patterns.