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March 19, 2026Fossil StudiesOpen Access

Late Pleistocene Fauna of Pikimachay Cave, Ayacucho Basin, Perú: New Insights from Fossil Remains

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JYJuan YatacoKCKarina Vanesa ChichkoyanHNHugo G. Nami

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Overview

This research assesses fossil remains and their ecological implications in Late Pleistocene Peru, suggesting a complex coexistence of species.

Key Points

  • The research aims to assess the fossil remains of Late Pleistocene fauna in Pikimachay Cave to understand ecological relationships.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of fossil remains from excavations in Pikimachay Cave.
  • Compiled archival records to reconstruct the spatial distribution of megafauna in the cave.
  • Performed taphonomic observations to analyze bone assemblage and depositional processes.
  • Identified Pikimachay Cave as primarily functioning as a giant ground sloth burrow.
  • Highlighted the cave's use by humans and carnivores, indicating a complex ecosystem.
  • Emphasized the need for future radiocarbon dating for more insights into the fauna and ecological relationships.

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Yataco et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bb9279496e729e6297fcfchttps://doi.org/10.3390/fossils4010007
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