Abstract A scientometric analysis of the Neotropical Otter is essential to establish the progress in studies with the species, in order to improve its conservation status. This study aimed to identify, categorize, and evaluate published scientific papers on Lontra longicaudis. Quantitative data was analyzed through absolute and relative frequencies, represented by tables and maps. The results showed that the publications on the Neotropical Otter increased since 1993 and have been primarily published in a specific journal (IUCN Otter Spec. Group Bull.) on the subfamily Lutrinae. Most authors reside in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, and publish predominantly in English. The majority of studies were conducted with free-living specimens, notably in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul and in Mexico. The most commonly used keywords match the most frequent subjects: “place of occurrence” and “diet”. Despite the increase in publications, research on the Neotropical Otter is still largely limited to Brazil, Mexico, and sites near research institutions. Gaps on essential information for the species conservation, such as its biology, ecology, and behavior, were identified. The need for further studies on the Neotropical Otter in all the territory it inhabits is evident. status identify categorize longicaudis frequencies maps 199 IUCN Spec Bull. Bull Lutrinae Brazil Mexico Colombia English freeliving free living specimens subjects place occurrence diet. diet . “diet” institutions biology ecology behavior identified evident 19 “diet 1

Estudamos a sinalização visual e a biologia reprodutiva de Dendropsophus werneri, espécie cuja distribuição está limitada à Floresta Tropical Atlântica. O estudo foi desenvolvido no município de Morretes, entre agosto de 2006 e março de 2007; observações adicionais foram realizadas na Reserva Natural Salto Morato, Município de Guaraqueçaba, de setembro de 2006 a março de 2007, ambas no Estado do Paraná, Brasil. As fêmeas foram maiores que os machos. Os machos vocalizaram durante todo o período de estudo em Morretes e em apenas três meses no município de Guaraqueçaba, utilizando a vegetação marginal das poças temporárias como sítio de vocalização. A sinalização visual foi observada em dois contextos: (1) comportamentos agressivos entre dois machos e (2) durante a reprodução, com o macho em amplexo com a fêmea. No comportamento territorial os machos utilizaram sinalização visual, vocalização agressiva e mista além de combate físico. Foi registrado o comportamento satélite em quatro machos. O número de ovos por desova variou de 188 a 310, sendo postos em média 244 ± 32 ovos. Foram observados dois modos reprodutivos: o modo 1 e o modo 24. No presente estudo, Dendropsophus werneri apresentou interações sociais elaboradas envolvendo uso de sinalização visual, comportamento territorial, dois modos reprodutivos distintos e comportamento de côrte com estímulos táteis, demonstrando a complexidade de sua biologia reprodutiva.

We studied the reproductive biology and visual signaling of Dendropsophus werneri, whose distribution is limited to the Atlantic Rain Forest. The fieldwork was carried out in the Estação 2 do IAPAR, municipality of Morretes, state of Paraná, Brazil, from August 2006 to March 2007. Additional information on reproduction was gathered in the Reserva Natural Salto Morato, municipality of Guaraqueçaba, state of Paraná, Brazil, from September 2006 to March 2007. Males were smaller than females. Males called throughout all the study period in Morretes, but were active only during three months in Guaraqueçaba; males called from low vegetation along the edge of temporary ponds in open areas. The visual signaling was observed in two contexts: (1) aggressive behaviors between two males and (2) during the reproduction, by amplectant males. In the territorial behavior, males exhibited both aggressive and mixed calls, visual signaling as well as physical combats. We also recorded satellite behavior in four males. The mean egg number per clutch was 244 ± 32 eggs, varying between 188 and 310 eggs. We observed two reproductive modes: Mode 1 and Mode 24. In the present study, Dendropsophus werneri showed elaborated social interactions involving visual signaling, territorial behavior, mating bahavior with tactile stimuli, and two different reproductive modes, demonstrating its complex reproductive biology.

A case of partial albinism in the pampas deer, recorded at the Emas National Park, Goiás, Brazil is described. The coat color and behaviour of the albino are compared with normal pampas deer.