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. 2016 Jun 2;66(8):632–645. doi: 10.1093/biosci/biw064

Table 1a.

The mammal (20) species with protected status found in the canal zone (ERM 2015, volume 12).

Scientific Name Common Name Level of Protection
Tamandua mexicana Northern Tamandua (anteater) International
Panthera onca Jaguar International
Choloepus hoffmanni Hoffmann's two-toed sloth International
Bradypus variegatus Brown-throated three-toed sloth International
Cebus capucinus White-faced monkey International
Alouatta palliata Mantled howler monkey International
Ateles geoffroyi Geoffroy's spider monkey International
Agouti paca Lowland paca National
Dasyprocta punctata Central American Agouti National
Potos flavus Kinkajou International
Nasua narica White-nosed coati International
Puma concolor Puma International
Leopardus pardalis Ocelot International
Leopardus wiedii Margay International
Puma yaguarondi Jaguarunid International
Dasypus novemcintus Nine-banded armadillo National
Odocoileus virginiana White-tailed deer National
Tapirus bairdii Baird's tapir International
Tayassu pecari White-lipped peccary National
Trichechus manatus West Indian Manatee International