OCCURRENCE OF JAGUAR (PANTHERA ONCA) IN SINALOA, MEXICO

摘要: Abstract Little is known about the distribution of jaguar (Panthera onca) in Sinaloa. We provide current information this species state. Different areas state were visited, and people interviewed from May 2000 to 2002. obtained 57 records, which 41 are new; records most abundant southern half The extensive still covered by tropical deciduous forest good condition important for conservation jaguar. density prey seems be high according local residents. Free-ranging cattle also distributed all state, predation on common. Ranchers regularly kill jaguars using poisons (strychnine), dogs, steel traps, shooting. abundance suggests that exists Sinaloa, especially mountainous areas, but there an urgent need conduct additional studies determine its actual status. Resumen Se sabe poco de la di...