Abdominal ultrasonographic description of Sapajus macrocephalus (Large-headed capuchin)

Vilma Cano V.; Ricardo Grandez R.; Veronika Merino O.; Karina Muñoz D. · Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Peru (2024) · DOI: 10.15381/rivep.v35i5.29170

Resumen

Sapajus macrocephalus (large-headed capuchin) is a Neotropical primate that inhabits the South American Amazon. It is considered a species of least concern, although its population is declining. The ultrasound images of S. macrocephalus were evaluated to describe the anatomical location, morphology, dimensions and ultrasound characteristics of the abdominal and perineal organs. In total, 31 specimens were sampled, 18 females and 13 castrated males from the Parque Las Leyendas zoo and 3 entire male specimens from El Buen Pastor zoo (Lima, Peru). It is concluded that the ultrasound characteristics, dimensions and anatomical location of the abdominal organs of S. macrocephalus are similar to those of C. apella and C. albifrons; and similar to those of pets and humans. This information will be very useful in identifying abdominal ultrasound alterations in S. macrocephalus. This will allow for a better diagnosis of abdominal pathologies and the adoption of appropriate measures for the maintenance and conservation of this species. © Los autores.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia