| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5920503 | Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠First molecular data ever obtained for the rare Chacoan fairy armadillo (Calyptophractus retusus) from a museum specimen. ⺠Fairy armadillos are monophyletic and represent a major armadillo subfamily (Chlamyphorinae) grouping with Tolypeutinae. ⺠Ancient divergence date (â¼17 Mya) supports their classification in two distinct genera Calyptophractus and Chlamyphorus. ⺠Vicariant origin of fairy armadillos likely triggered by Middle Miocene marine incursions in the Paraná river basin. ⺠Phylogenetic distinctiveness and rarity in the wild argue in favor of high conservation priority for fairy armadillos.
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Authors
Frédéric Delsuc, Mariella Superina, Marie-Ka Tilak, Emmanuel J.P. Douzery, Alexandre Hassanin,