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Mammalia

Editor-in-Chief: Christiane Denys

Language: English

First published: January 1, 1936

Publication Frequency: 6 issues per year

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Objective
Mammalia is an international, multidisciplinary, bimonthly journal devoted to the inventory, analysis and interpretation of mammalian diversity. It publishes original results on all aspects of the systematics and biology of mammals with a strong focus on ecology, including biodiversity analyses, distribution habitats, diet, predator-prey relationships, competition, community analyses and conservation of mammals. The journal also accepts submissions on sub-fossil or recently extinct mammals.

Topics

Comparative, functional and evolutionary anatomy
Morphology
Classical and geometric morphometrics
Ecology
Evolutionary biology
Phylogeny and phylogeography
Biogeography
Taxonomy and nomenclature
Physiology
Behavior
Conservation

Article formats
Original Studies, Reviews, Short Notes

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Multifaceted approach to the systematics, biology, behavior, ecology and conservation of mammals
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History

Mammalia was founded at the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle (Paris, France) in 1936 and has been continued at De Gruyter since 2006.

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Relationship between hydrology and the activity of an endangered semi-aquatic mammal, the Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus)

August 29, 2025

Loan Arguel, Laëtitia Buisson, Philippe Baran, Mélanie Némoz, Frédéric Blanc, Léa De Sauverzac, Maëlle Dupuy, Christine Fournier-Chambrillon, Pascal Fournier, Vincent Lacaze, Thierry Laporte, Melody Lim, Émile Poncet, Xavier Rozec, Pascal Laffaille

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This study aimed at understanding the effects of hydrology on the activity pattern of the Pyrenean desman. Fourteen individuals were monitored by radiotracking in six rivers having different hydrology. Several metrics describing aquatic activity were assessed to study variability among individuals. First, whatever hydrology, individuals had a similar average daily activity. Individuals which experienced the greatest variations in flow during monitoring and which were radiotracked in autumn tended to be more or less active depending on days. Second, several patterns of activity were observed. Individuals monitored at a flow value close to the mean annual flow in summer tended to be mainly active at night and to travel a larger distance along the river. Individuals monitored during periods of low or high flows tended to be more active during daytime and to travel smaller distance. Finally, some individuals had consistent daily activity throughout the monitoring period, while others showed some variability. These differences are not related to hydrology or other variables studied but the highest intra-individual variabilities were observed during significant flow variations. These findings provide new information on the ecology of the Pyrenean desman and will help to improve management and conservation actions.
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Phylogeography and karyotypic description of the Ethiopian striped mouse (Mus imberbis)

August 27, 2025

Aleksey A. Martynov, Elena V. Cherepanova, Anton R. Gromov, Mengistu Wale, Yihew Biru, Mesele Yihune, Leonid A. Lavrenchenko

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Recent studies have shown that Mus imberbis , formerly known as Muriculus imberbis , is an internal lineage of the African subgenus Nannomys . Due to differences in coloration between specimens from the Abyssinian Plateau and Harar Plateau of the Ethiopian Highlands, populations from the Harar Plateau have been given subspecies status. Nonetheless, available data have been insufficient to assess phylogenetic structure of this species. In this work, we reconstruct phylogeographic structure of M. imberbis on the basis of molecular data. The obtained results refute the division of M. imberbis into two subspecies. We also describe for the first time the karyotype of this species.
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The plausible extinction of an Andean rodent: a victim of climate change?

June 26, 2025

Erika Cuellar Soto, Mauro N. Tammone, Damián Voglino, Ulyses F.J. Pardiñas

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Climate change is affecting biotic conditions at high altitude, particularly for species with narrow habitat preferences. Among them is the Andean rodent Aconaemys fuscus , known only from its holotype, collected in Argentina more than 150 years ago. Surveys in its purported habitat, including those conducted in 2017, have failed to detect the species and instead have documented the presence of another caviomorph, Ctenomys . Glacier recession, reduced snow precipitation, and increased grazing pressure on highland wetlands in the Central Andes suggest that A. fuscus may have been extirpated from the region due to climate change.
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Weak association between mountains ranges and risk of extinction from climate change in monotypic genera of rodents

May 28, 2025

Giovanni Amori, Luca Luiselli

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Monotypic genera (MTGs) hold significant evolutionary value, as their extinction results in the loss of an entire lineage. Given their frequent endemism and restricted distributions, particularly in mountainous regions, MTGs may be disproportionately vulnerable to climate change. In this study, we evaluated the extinction risks of rodent MTGs globally, considering three key factors: (i) proportion of range in mountains, (ii) habitat niche breadth, and (iii) proportion of range in high climate change areas, using a 2080–2099 published scenario. Using IUCN-based assessments and principal component analysis (PCA), we identified 41 MTGs at high risk, with the Oriental region – especially Sulawesi – emerging as a hotspot. While 36.6 % of high-risk MTGs were strictly montane, our multivariate analysis revealed a weak correlation between the proportion of the range within mountainous regions and the percentage of the range located in areas experiencing rapid climatic change, with eleven genera (e.g., Nilopegamys, Eupetaurus, Aeretes, Hodomys ) being positioned near the axis representing the proportion of their range situated within high climate change zones. The impact of niche width appeared to be minor with relatively few genera being habitat specialists. The most affected genera were primarily Muridae, occurred predominantly in the Oriental region, and often had extremely narrow distributions. Conservation efforts should prioritize regions with high-risk MTGs, particularly Sulawesi, Sichuan (China), Ethiopia, and Mexico.
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Mitogenomics of endemic Ethiopian shrews: looking for footprints of adaptive evolution along a remarkable altitudinal gradient

April 7, 2025

Elena D. Zemlemerova, Valeria A. Komarova, Leonid A. Lavrenchenko

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Mitochondria provide most of energy in animal cells through oxidative phosphorylation; therefore, the evaluation of selective pressures on the mitochondrial genome can yield valuable insights into evolution of adaptations to different energy requirements within unique environments. The distribution of East African shrews is directly related to an altitudinal gradient, implying their high level of adaptive divergence and making them a unique model for revealing molecular mechanisms of the adaptation. Here we analysed signs of adaptive evolution in 17 mitogenomes of endemic Ethiopian white-toothed shrews (three ecotypes of Crocidura glassi s.l.) that replace each other in adjacent altitudinal belts of the Bale Massif, possibly indicating large adaptive divergence. To test this hypothesis, we used a combination of different methods besides classic tests of selection; we also analysed physicochemical changes of amino acid properties in protein-coding genes. None of the analyses yielded significant results on positive selection. We can theorize that purifying selection might have been a common selection pattern for mitochondrial genes in C. glassi s.l. ecotypes. Finally, different environmental adaptations – reflecting organisms’ various strategies and possibly important in white-toothed shrews – are discussed.
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Abrocoma bennettii (Rodentia: Abrocomidae): new records and range extension of its altitudinal distribution

January 3, 2025

Edvin Riveros-Riffo, Francisco J. González-Pinilla, R. Eduardo Palma

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Bennett’s chinchilla rat ( Abrocoma bennettii ) is an hystricomorph rodent endemic to Chile inhabiting semi-arid and meditarranean regions below 2,000 m above sea level, from northern and central Chile. Using various lines of evidence, including camera traps, skulls, middens, and DNA, this study reports two new records of A. bennettii discovered during the course of a baseline fauna survey. These new records expand their current altitudinal limit up to 3,500 m above sea level and reveal an unprecedented potential sympatry with Abrocoma cinerea in the Andes of the Atacama Region, highlighting the ecological versatility of this common yet elusive rodent.
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First survey of cave dwelling bats of the Tigray highlands, northern Ethiopia

January 1, 2000

Gebru Tadesse, Teklemedhn Welu, Kiros Welegerima, Asmelash Abay, Petr Benda, Pavel Hulva, Yonas Meheretu

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Bats are among the most phylogenetically diverse and ecologically significant mammalian groups, comprising ca. 22 % of all mammal species. They provide ecosystem services, including insect pest control, pollination, and seed dispersal of agriculturally important plants. As bioindicators, their population status offers insight into ecosystem health, particularly in fragile environments such as cave systems. We investigated bat diversity and composition in sandstone and limestone caves in the Tigray Region, Ethiopia, based on surveys conducted from December 2016 to April 2017 and March to October 2020. Using morphological and genetic identification, from 15 sampling sites we recorded 151 individuals representing 10 species from five families. While four species, Nycteris macrotis 1, N. sp., Plecotus balensis , and Hipposideros megalotis , were restricted to either sandstone or limestone caves, Hipposideros tephrus , Rhinolophus blasii , and Nycteris thebaica occurred in both, suggesting broader ecological valence. Notably, P. balensis , the Ethiopian Highland endemic bat, was recorded in a cave for the first time, extending its known distribution northward. Given the extensive network of caves and rock-hewn churches in Tigray, a comprehensive inventory of the region’s bat fauna is essential for evidence-based conservation. With increasing anthropogenic pressure from tourism and habitat degradation, protecting key roosting sites is vital for sustaining bat populations.
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First record of the small Indian mongoose Urva auropunctata from Kuwait

January 1, 2000

Omar F. Al-Sheikhly, Abdulaziz H. Al-Yousif, Abdulrahman Al-Sirhan

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The small Indian mongoose Urva auropunctata is an Asian small carnivore, ranging from eastern Syria eastwards through Iraq and Iran to India, and southern China; it has been widely introduced worldwide for biological control. The species has never been reported in the mammal fauna of Kuwait; however, it was anticipated to occur around wetlands in the northeastern parts of the country. In April 2024, a small Indian mongoose was recorded at Al-Jahra Pool Nature Reserve in eastern Kuwait which confirms the first occurrence of this species in the country.
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Ectoparasites (Ixodida and Siphonaptera) from Argentina with new host and distributional records on wild mammals

January 1, 2000

M. Fernanda López Berrizbeitia, M. Eugenia Montani, Ignacio Ferro, M. Mónica Díaz

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Mammals harbor a rich fauna of ectoparasites representing various Arthropoda, many of which are important vectors for diseases affecting both humans and domestic animals. The aim of this research is to report fleas and ticks from wild mammals in several Argentine provinces. Our records include ticks and fleas associated with 20 species of mammals belonging to five orders (Didelphimorphia, Cingulata, Chiroptera, Rodentia, and Carnivora). A total of 24 species of ectoparasites were examined, including four tick species and 20 fleas, either species or subspecies. Eight new flea-rodent associations have been recorded. Two species of flea have been recorded for the first time in Formosa province, two in Mendoza province, one in Salta province, and four in Santa Fe province. These results provide the basis for understanding parasite-host relationships and their potential impacts on animal health.
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New records of chromatic and osteological anomalies for neotropical bats (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae)

January 1, 2000

David Liposki Biassi, Ronei Baldissera, Clóvis Alceu Cassaro, Matheus Guzzi Rubini, Daniel Galiano, Renan De Souza Rezende

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This study reports five new records of anomalies in three species of widely distributed bats of the family Vespertilionidae. In Eptesicus taddeii , two individuals exhibited piebaldism, one at the wing tips while another on the dorsal region of the neck. In Eptesicus brasiliensis we observed a mandibular anomaly where the angular process was positioned horizontally at a 45-degree angle. In Myotis nigricans , one individual presented a shortened tail, while another was missing half the proximal phalanx and a distal phalanx. Documenting these unusual traits enhances our understanding of their prevalence and variability in natural populations.
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On the diet of Rhinophylla alethina (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) and congenerics

January 1, 2000

Sebastián Montoya-Bustamante, Natalya Zapata-Mesa, Oscar E. Murillo-García

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Rhinophylla is a genus of frugivorous bats endemic to South America, with Rhinophylla alethina restricted to the Biogeographic Chocó in the western Andes. Despite its Near Threatened status, little is known about its ecology. To fill this gap, we carried out 16 seven-night field samplings in a tropical rainforest, analyzing fecal samples to document its diet. R. alethina consumed fruits from at least six plant families: Araceae, Capparaceae, Cyclanthaceae, Gesneriaceae, Moraceae, and Piperaceae. These findings improve our understanding of its diet, revealing shared plant associations across the genus, and highlighting the species’ potential role in maintaining vertical complexity in forests.

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Editor-in-Chief
Christiane Denys (Paris, France)

Associate Editors
Stéphane Aulagnier (Castanet Tolosan, France)
Josef Bryja (Brno, Czech Republic)
Niccolò Fattorini (University of Siena, Siena, Italy)
Patrick Gouat (Paris, France)
Laurent Granjon (Montferrier sur Lez, France)
Boris Krasnov (Midreshet-Ben Gurion, Israel)
Boris Kryštufek (Koper, Slovenia)
Géraldine Veron (Paris, France)

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Giovanni Amori (Rome, Italy)
Ernesto Capanna (Rome, Italy)
Louise H. Emmons (Washington DC, USA)
Steve M. Goodman (Antananarivo, Madagascar)
John Gurnell (London, UK)
Heikki Henttonen (Vantaa, Finland)
Herwig Leirs (Antwerpen, Belgium)
Sandro Lovari (University of Siena, Siena, Italy)
Darrin Lunde (New York, USA)
François Moutou (Maisons-Alfort, France)
Georgy I. Shenbrot (Mizpe Ramon, Israel)
Peter J. Taylor (Durban, South Africa)
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0025-1461

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English

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First published:

January 1, 1936

Publication Frequency:

6 issues per year

eISSN: 1864-1547

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