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Range Extension and Behavioural Observations of the Flat©\Headed Cusimanse (Crossarchus platycephalus) in Gabon

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McQuade J, Nguelet F, Lilian?Brice M, Abernethy K, Cusack J, Do?Linh?San E, Lehmann D, Midoko?Iponga D, Trouv¨¦ C, Whytock R & Akomo©\Okoue E (2024) Range Extension and Behavioural Observations of the Flat©\Headed Cusimanse (Crossarchus platycephalus) in Gabon. African Journal of Ecology, 62 (4), Art. No.: e13332. https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.13332

Abstract
The present work reports on new records of the flat-headed or Cameroon cusimanse (Crossarchus platycephalus) obtained from camera trap surveys carried out between 2021 and 2023 in central and northwestern Gabon. These records¡ªin the form of high-definition videos¡ªextend the southern limit of the species' known range by 172?km, as well as provide additional evidence of group living and co-occurrence with the blue duiker (Philantomba monticola) and moustached guenon (Cercopithecus cephus). These findings suggest that C.?platycephalus may be more widespread than previously thought in Gabon, and that a review of existing camera trap datasets could help determine its precise distribution and habitat requirements.

Keywords
behaviour; camera trap; carnivore; central Africa; group size; mongoose; occurrence; tropical forest

Journal
African Journal of Ecology: Volume 62, Issue 4

StatusPublished
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Publication date31/12/2024
Publication date online08/10/2024
Date accepted by journal16/09/2024
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PublisherWiley
ISSN0141-6707
eISSN1365-2028

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Professor Katharine Abernethy

Professor Katharine Abernethy

Professor, Biological and Environmental Sciences

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