# Honduras lists 227 mammal species after 8-year inventory 2026-08-10T19:45:57+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet After eight years of work, researchers have published a comprehensive inventory of Honduras's mammals, documenting 227 native species. The review, published in ZooKeys, brought together over 300,000 records from museum specimens, scientific papers and grey literature dating back to the 1960s. Lead author Manfredo A. Turcios-Casco said verifying each entry against current taxonomy was the hardest part. The study revealed significant gaps: even common animals like squirrels and raccoons lack recent distribution maps in parts of the country. Several endemic species are known only from their original descriptions. The authors estimate another 28 species, particularly marine mammals, may eventually be confirmed, potentially raising the total to 258. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: biodiversity, conservation, Honduras, mammals, taxonomy, wildlife research Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/honduras-lists-227-mammal-species-after-8-year-inventory/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/honduras-lists-227-mammal-species-after-8-year-inventory/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.