The subespecie Lutreolina crassicaudata paranalis Thomas, 1923 is validated through analysis of variance of 13 craniometrical measurements. There is significam separation for sex in 10 of 13 craniometrical measurements. The possibility of validation of subespecies L. c. bonaria Thomas, 1923 through coloration variation is discussed.
Distribution; subespecies; craniometrical measurements analysis; skin; sexual dimorfism