Salanoia
In this article, the topic of Salanoia will be addressed from a broad and detailed perspective. Through an exhaustive analysis, different aspects related to Salanoia will be explored, including its origin, evolution and relevance today. Different points of view, theories and studies on Salanoia will be examined, in order to provide a comprehensive and enriching vision on this topic. In addition, concrete examples and practical cases will be analyzed that illustrate the importance and influence of Salanoia in different contexts. Finally, reflections and conclusions will be proposed that invite readers to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Salanoia.
| Salanoia | |
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| Brown-tailed mongoose (Salanoia concolor) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Suborder: | Feliformia |
| Family: | Eupleridae |
| Subfamily: | Galidiinae |
| Genus: | Salanoia Gray, 1864 |
| Type species | |
| Galidia concolor I. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1837
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| Species | |
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| Salanoia ranges | |
Salanoia is a genus of euplerid carnivoran with two currently described species found in Madagascar.[1] They are mongoose-like, which is reflected in the older versions of their English names, for example brown-tailed mongoose which is now called brown-tailed vontsira.[2] The name Salanoia is derived from salano, one of the vernacular names for Salanoia concolor.[2]
Vontsira is a Malagasy vernacular name that seems to apply to a few local species of local mongoose-like carnivores in the related genera Salanoia, Galidia, and Galidictis.[2]
There have been new specimens found of Salanoia in Lac Alaotra, Madagascar. This new species have different physical characteristics from S. Concolor but have genetic similarities. However, there is morphological divergence that justifies this specimen as a new species of Salanoia.
References
- ^ a b Durbin, J.; Funk, S. M.; Hawkins, F.; Hills, D. M.; Jenkins, P. D.; Moncrieff, C. B.; Ralainasolo, F. B. (2010). "Investigations into the status of a new taxon of Salanoia (Mammalia: Carnivora: Eupleridae) from the marshes of Lac Alaotra, Madagascar". Systematics and Biodiversity. 8 (3): 341–355. doi:10.1080/14772001003756751. S2CID 84480153.
- ^ a b c Schuurman, Derek; Nick Garbutt; Bradt, Hilary (2008). Madagascar Wildlife 3rd (Bradt Travel Guide Madagascar Wildlife). Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-84162-245-3.
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