Reproduction, development and growth of Akodon lindberghi (Hershkovitz, 1990) (Rodentia, Muridae, Sigmodontinae) raised in captivity

Brazilian Journal of Biology

V De Conto²  R Cerqueira¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Departamento de Genética Rio de Janeiro RJ ,Brazil

关键词: reproductive biology;    life history traits;    Gompertz growth curve;    longevity;    morphometrics;    biologia reprodutiva;    características bionômicas;    curva de crescimento de Gompertz;    longevidade;    morfometria;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1519-69842007000400017

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The reproduction, development and growth of Akodon lindberghi were studied in captivity. The colony was derived from animals captured in Simão Pereira, Minas Gerais state, which represents a new area of geographical distribution known for this species. Twelve males and twelve females were crossed, producing 144 young in 53 litters. Post-partum oestrus was observed and gestation length was estimated in 23 days. Litter size ranged from 1 to 4 with a mean of 2.72 (SD = 0.97, n = 53) and modal size of 3. Sexual dimorphism was neither present in body mass at birth nor at weaning. There was a significant negative correlation between litter size and mass at birth or weaning. Permanent emergence of adult external appearance occurred at 15 days. Puberty for males and females was 43 and 42 days, respectively, and the first fecundation event for two females was recorded at 47 and 54 days of age. The weight growth was described by fitting a Gompertz model. No significant difference was found in any parameter of growth curves for males and females. Measurements (head-body, tail, hind foot and internal and external ear lengths) obtained for adult individuals also did not reveal the presence of sexual dimorphism.

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