Malformation of the right forelimb in Trachemys dorbigni

Authors

  • Caio Henrique Carniatto Universidade de São Paulo
  • Caio Henrique de Oliveira Carniatto Universidade de São Paulo
  • Jussara Maria Leite Oliveira Leonardo Centro Universitário Cesumar
  • Ricardo Lourenço-de-Moraes Instituto de Ciências Biológicas da Universidade Federal de Goiás

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/PUBVET.V11N6.607-609

Keywords:

Agenesis, black-bellied slider, genetic abnormality, tortoise

Abstract

Malformations in turtles, although not rare, have been poorly documented. This paper presents a case of malformation in a black-bellied slider Trachemys dorbigni. A free-living juvenile male specimen was evaluated. Radiographic examination showed absence of the right forelimb. Malformations may be due to chemical changes in the environment. It is possible that this species has mutated because of strong anthropic pressure, as its natural environment has been degraded.

Published

2017-05-31

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Malformation of the right forelimb in Trachemys dorbigni. (2017). Pubvet, 11(06). https://doi.org/10.22256/PUBVET.V11N6.607-609

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