Coyote recent expansion in Quintana Roo State, Northeast Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Abstract

Coyotes are successful generalist carnivores that are favored by anthropogenic activities. We document a range expansion for the species into the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. We used camera traps to determine the presence and documented two separate events during 2020 and 2021. We discuss the implications for the presence of the species in highly developed areas dedicated to tourism and livestock. Habitat transformation seems to be a conducive factor that facilitates colonization and will have future impacts on urban developments in the region.