Prevalence of Epidermal Conditions in Critically Endangered Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins (Sousa chinensis) from the Waters of Western Taiwan

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作者：

Yang, Wei-Cheng ^{[1
]}

Chang, Wei-Lung ^{[2
]}

Kwong, Ka-Hei ^{[1
]}

Yao, Yi-Ting ^{[1
]}

Chou, Lien-Siang ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Natl Chiayi Univ, Coll Agr, Dept Vet Med, Chiayi, Taiwan

[2] Natl Taiwan Univ, Coll Life Sci, Inst Ecol & Evolutionary Biol, Taipei 10764, Taiwan

来源：

PAKISTAN VETERINARY JOURNAL | 2013年 / 33卷 / 04期

关键词：

Critically endangered; Epidermal conditions; Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin; Sentinel; Sousa chinensis; Taiwan; BOTTLE-NOSED DOLPHINS; TURSIOPS-TRUNCATUS; HONG-KONG; PHYSICAL DEFORMITIES; SKIN-LESIONS; POPULATION; CETACEANS; CONTAMINANTS; WHALES; STRAIT;

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中图分类号：

S85 [动物医学（兽医学）];

学科分类号：

0906 ;

摘要：

The prevalence of epidermal conditions in a small critically endangered population (<100 individuals) of coastal Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) from the waters of western Taiwan was assessed during a photo-identification study conducted between 2006 and 2010. Of 97 individuals photographically examined, 37% were affected by one or multiple conditions. Besides, mature individuals had significantly higher prevalence than immature ones. Five different skin condition categories were considered, including pox-like lesion, pale lesion, orange film, prolonged ulcer lesion, and nodule on body. This first study to investigate epidermal conditions on S. chinensis in the world offers data for comparison with other studies in the future and new ground for discussion on the health of these animals and the potential impact of anthropogenic activities. (C) 2013 PVJ. All rights reserved

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