Methods
Blood samples of Eira barbara, Cerdocyon thous, Puma concolor, Galictis vittata, and Bassaricyon neblina were obtained through donations from regional environmental authorities in Colombia, from rescued or confiscated animals. These samples were incorporated into the Neotropical Carnivore Sample Bank at Universidad del Rosario, an initiative designed to consolidate a curated repository of biological samples from Neotropical carnivores. Genome sequencing was conducted as part of ongoing efforts to expand genomic resources for Neotropical carnivores.
Data Availability
Funding
Funding was provided by Iridian Genomes, grant# IRGEN_RG_2021-1345 Genomic Studies of Eukaryotic Taxa.
Acknowledgments
Blood samples were collected under the scientific research permit 001431 (12 July 2024) issued by the National Environmental Licensing Authority of Colombia. Samples of Galictis vittata and Bassaricyon neblina were exported for sequencing under export permit No. 00403 granted by the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) of Colombia. Samples of Eira barbara, Cerdocyon thous, and Puma concolor were exported for sequencing under export permit No. 48160 issued by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia.