Accepted taxon: Manis tricuspis
| Taxon: | Manis tricuspis |
|---|---|
| Rank: | Species |
| Higher Classification: | PHOLIDOTA | Manidae | Manis | Phataginus |
| Reference: | Wilson, Don E., and DeeAnn M. Reeder, eds. Mammal Species of the World. A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed), JHU Press, 2005. |
Fig.1 - Ternary plot of the proximate analysis for the Manis tricuspis diet.
CF (Crude Fibre) 4, ASH (Ash contents) 3, NFE (Nitrogen-Free-Extract) 35, CP (Crude Protein) 33, EE (Ether Extract) 25.
See details for the calculations in Lintulaakso, K., Tatti, N. and Žliobaitė, I., 2022. Quantifying mammalian diets.
Mammalian Biology, pp.1-15.
[DOI]
| TSN Complete name | Part | Ratio a. | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Termitidae | WHOLE | 40.48 | Damuth, J… |
| Formicidae | WHOLE | 33.33 | Damuth, J… |
| Nasutitermes | WHOLE | 14.29 | Grzimek,B… |
| Microcerotermes | WHOLE | 11.90 | Grzimek,B… |
a. Standardized values. See details for the calculations in Lintulaakso, K., Tatti, N. and Žliobaitė, I., 2022. Quantifying mammalian diets. Mammalian Biology, pp.1-15. [DOI]
| Trait | Selected Value | All Value(s) | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary category: Eisenberg 1981 | Insectivore | Insectivore | Brian K. … |
| Dietary category: Miljutin 2009 | Animalivore | Animalivore | Brian K. … |
| Measurement | Location | Unit | n Total | n Unknown | n Female | n Male | Min | Mean | Max | SD | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Mass (BM) | nan | g | 9 | - | - | 9 | - | 1,270 | - | - | Nelson, A… |
| Body Mass (BM) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | g | 12 | - | - | 12 | 1,190 | 1,930 | 2,600 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Body Mass (BM) | nan | g | 8 | - | 8 | - | - | 1,020 | - | - | Nelson, A… |
| Body Mass (BM) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | g | 4 | - | 4 | - | 720 | 910 | 1,080 | 0 | Morenikej… |
| Body Mass (BM) | nan | g | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 3,401.94 | - | - | Engelman,… |
| Body Mass (BM) | nan | g | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 3,401.94 | - | - | Engelman,… |
| Body Mass (BM) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | g | 8 | - | 8 | - | 1,390 | 1,600 | 1,890 | 0 | Morenikej… |
| Body Mass (BM) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | g | 5 | - | - | 5 | 570 | 720 | 960 | 0 | Morenikej… |
| Ear Length (EL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 4 | - | 4 | - | 100 | 108.2 | 115 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Ear Length (EL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 8 | - | 8 | - | 84 | 116 | 135 | 2 | Morenikej… |
| Ear Length (EL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 5 | - | - | 5 | 88 | 99.6 | 130 | 2 | Morenikej… |
| Ear Length (EL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 12 | - | - | 12 | 110 | 135.1 | 165 | 2 | Morenikej… |
| Forearm Length (FA) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 12 | - | - | 12 | 92 | 117.8 | 150 | 2 | Morenikej… |
| Forearm Length (FA) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 4 | - | 4 | - | 90 | 95 | 100 | 0 | Morenikej… |
| Forearm Length (FA) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 8 | - | 8 | - | 76 | 98.9 | 125 | 2 | Morenikej… |
| Forearm Length (FA) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 5 | - | - | 5 | 74 | 87.8 | 110 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Head-Body Length (HBL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 12 | - | - | 12 | 310 | 407.8 | 459 | 5 | Morenikej… |
| Head-Body Length (HBL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 4 | - | 4 | - | 265 | 301.5 | 350 | 4 | Morenikej… |
| Head-Body Length (HBL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 8 | - | 8 | - | 341 | 380.6 | 421 | 4 | Morenikej… |
| Head-Body Length (HBL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 5 | - | - | 5 | 231 | 264.2 | 305 | 3 | Morenikej… |
| Tail Length (TL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 4 | - | 4 | - | 390 | 421.5 | 490 | 5 | Morenikej… |
| Tail Length (TL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 8 | - | 8 | - | 502 | 520.5 | 535 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Tail Length (TL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 5 | - | - | 5 | 312 | 353.2 | 422 | 4 | Morenikej… |
| Tail Length (TL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 12 | - | - | 12 | 470 | 555.3 | 635 | 6 | Morenikej… |
| Total Length (ToL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 4 | - | 4 | - | 670 | 698 | 740 | 3 | Morenikej… |
| Total Length (ToL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 8 | - | 8 | - | 852 | 901.1 | 950 | 4 | Morenikej… |
| Total Length (ToL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 5 | - | - | 5 | 543 | 617.4 | 727 | 7 | Morenikej… |
| Total Length (ToL) | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | mm | 12 | - | - | 12 | 780 | 965.7 | 1,115 | 10 | Morenikej… |
| Measurement | Location | Unit | n Total | n Unknown | n Female | n Male | Min | Mean | Max | SD | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Circumference (BC): Measured around the middle of the stomach area | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 12 | - | - | 12 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 2 | Morenikej… |
| Body Circumference (BC): Measured around the middle of the stomach area | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 8 | - | 8 | - | 20 | 25 | 30 | 3 | Morenikej… |
| Body Circumference (BC): Measured around the middle of the stomach area | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 5 | - | - | 5 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Body Circumference (BC): Measured around the middle of the stomach area | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 4 | - | 4 | - | 22 | 23 | 24 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Head Length (HL): From the upper commissure of the nostrils to the nape | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 12 | - | - | 12 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 2 | Morenikej… |
| Head Length (HL): From the upper commissure of the nostrils to the nape | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 8 | - | 8 | - | 7 | 9 | 11 | 2 | Morenikej… |
| Head Length (HL): From the upper commissure of the nostrils to the nape | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 5 | - | - | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 2 | Morenikej… |
| Head Length (HL): From the upper commissure of the nostrils to the nape | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 4 | - | 4 | - | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Neck Circumference (NC): Measured not too tightly around the caudal portion of the neck | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 12 | - | - | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Neck Circumference (NC): Measured not too tightly around the caudal portion of the neck | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 8 | - | 8 | - | 14 | 15 | 15 | 0 | Morenikej… |
| Neck Circumference (NC): Measured not too tightly around the caudal portion of the neck | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 5 | - | - | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Neck Circumference (NC): Measured not too tightly around the caudal portion of the neck | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 4 | - | 4 | - | 13 | 14 | 14 | 0 | Morenikej… |
| Rectal Temperature (RT): Use of digital thermometer which is inserted into the anus with care to avoid the perianal pouch | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | C | 12 | - | - | 12 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Rectal Temperature (RT): Use of digital thermometer which is inserted into the anus with care to avoid the perianal pouch | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | C | 8 | - | 8 | - | 32 | 33 | 34 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Rectal Temperature (RT): Use of digital thermometer which is inserted into the anus with care to avoid the perianal pouch | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | C | 5 | - | - | 5 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Rectal Temperature (RT): Use of digital thermometer which is inserted into the anus with care to avoid the perianal pouch | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | C | 4 | - | 4 | - | 32 | 33 | 34 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Shoulder Circumference (SC): Measured with a tape closely around the chest “immediately behind the forelegs | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 12 | - | - | 12 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 2 | Morenikej… |
| Shoulder Circumference (SC): Measured with a tape closely around the chest “immediately behind the forelegs | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 8 | - | 8 | - | 23 | 24 | 26 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Shoulder Circumference (SC): Measured with a tape closely around the chest “immediately behind the forelegs | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 5 | - | - | 5 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Shoulder Circumference (SC): Measured with a tape closely around the chest “immediately behind the forelegs | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 4 | - | 4 | - | 20 | 21 | 22 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Snout Length (SL): From the tip of the nose to the ocular area of the head | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 12 | - | - | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Snout Length (SL): From the tip of the nose to the ocular area of the head | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 8 | - | 8 | - | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Snout Length (SL): From the tip of the nose to the ocular area of the head | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 5 | - | - | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | Morenikej… |
| Snout Length (SL): From the tip of the nose to the ocular area of the head | different climate zones across Nigeria between October 2020 and February 2022 | cm | 4 | - | 4 | - | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Morenikej… |
b. other Measurements. Source Measurements which are not listed on or mapped with the Standard Traits..
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