Beddard's olingo

Bassaricyon beddardi is a type of Makibären.

Features

The species is similar to the other Makibären, in particular the actual Makibär. Kays (2009 ) distinguishes Bassaricyon beddardi not from the actual Makibären.

Distribution and habitat

Bassaricyon beddardi occurs in parts of Venezuela and Guyana, particularly in the area of the numerous tepuis. The deposits in Brazil are now considered unsecured because in the corresponding region of northern Brazil, according to the latest results and the similar Wickelbär occur, what was previously excluded. In the previous evidence of Makibären in this region confusion with Kinkajous therefore can not be unequivocally excluded.

Way of life

Over the life of this type is not known. Other types of Makibären are nocturnal, arboreal loners who feed on fruits and insects and moist forests inhabit.

System

Bassaricyon beddardi forms a kind of Makibären that are currently divided generally into five types. In this case, there is still no certainty about the actual number of species. In some cases only two or even only one type ( Bassaricyon gabbii ) recognized the Makibären various scientists also.

Threats and conservation

The species is on the IUCN as " not at risk " ( Least concern ) estimated, since it seems to be still relatively widespread and understood the stock as not strong in the fall. It occurs in several protected areas. However, no accurate assessment of the status is possible because of the poor data situation. Like other Makibären he is likely to be threatened than arboreal of the spread of settlements in the forests of his homeland. Grown Makibären hardly be hunted. At most juveniles are occasionally caught as pets.