Mammals of Colombia deposited at the Zoologische Staatssammlung Muenchen, Germany

The Zoologische Staatssammlung Muenchen (ZSM), Germany, possesses an historical value because is the depositary of important specimens that were used in the description of different species, especially from South America. Unfortunately, there is not available information about the mammals of Colombia housed at this collection. For this, 33 specimens from Colombia belonging to six orders, 14 genus, and 17 species were reviewed. Cranial and external measurements are given, as well as information of collectors and localities. Of these specimens, 23 were captured in Northern Colombia and imported to Germany to a pet store between 1954 and 1966. Due the difficulties to access to information of mammals from Colombia in European museums and collections, the information summarized here may be useful for people interested in these species.La colección Zoologische Staatssammlung Muenchen (ZSM) en Alemania, posee un carácter histórico ya que alberga importantes ejemplares, especialmente de Suramérica, que fueron empleados para la descripción de diferentes especies. Desafortunadamente no existe información sobre los mamíferos de Colombia depositados en dicha colección. Por esto, un total de 33 especímenes procedentes de Colombia pertenecientes a seis órdenes, 14 géneros y 17 especies depositados en ZSM fueron revisados. Medidas craneales y externas son suministradas al igual que la información de los colectores y localidades. De dichos especímenes, 23 fueron capturados en el norte de Colombia e importados a Alemania hacia una tienda de mascotas entre 1954 y 1966. Teniendo en cuenta la dificultad de acceso a información sobre mamíferos de Colombia depositados en colecciones y museos europeos, la información resumida aquí puede ser útil para personas interesadas en estas especies

Mammals of Colombia deposited at the Zoologische Staatssammlung Muenchen, Germany

The Zoologische Staatssammlung Muenchen (ZSM), Germany, possesses an historical value because is the depositary of important specimens that were used in the description of different species, especially from South America. Unfortunately, there is not available information about the mammals of Colombia housed at this collection. For this, 33 specimens from Colombia belonging to six orders, 14 genus, and 17 species were reviewed. Cranial and external measurements are given, as well as information of collectors and localities. Of these specimens, 23 were captured in Northern Colombia and imported to Germany to a pet store between 1954 and 1966. Due the difficulties to access to information of mammals from Colombia in European museums and collections, the information summarized here may be useful for people interested in these species

Diversity, bioforms and abundance of aquatic plants in a wetland of the Orinoco floodplains, Venezuela

Richness (alpha and beta diversity), abundance and dominance of bioforms of aquatic vegetation in a wetland of the Orinoco floodplains in Venezuela, studied over an annual cycle are described. In a lowland extension of 65,000 hectares including a whole range of aquatic habitats (shallows, marshes, ponds and streams), 197 species belonging to 122 genera and 56 families were recorded. Beta diversity was higher in lentic than in lotic wetlands, the emergent rooted bioform being the most abundant in all habitats and throughout the year. Considering the most persistent species (spatially and temporally), Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solms., Hymenachne amplexicaulis (Rudge) Nees and Luziola subintegra Swallen obtained the highest relative importance values. The most abundant species in all environments and throughout the year was Salvinia auriculata Aubl. Brief comments on the limited use of these aquatic plants are given.Se describen la riqueza (alfa y beta diversidad), abundancia y dominancia de bioformas de plantas acuáticas en un humedal de los Llanos del Orinoco, Venezuela, estudiada durante un ciclo anual. En una extensión de 65.000 ha que incluye toda la variedad de hábitats acuáticos del bajo llano venezolano (bajíos, esteros, lagunas y caños), se registraron 197 especies pertenecientes a 122 géneros y 56 familias. La diversidad beta fue mayor en los ambientes lénticos que en los lóticos, siendo la bioforma arraigada emergente la más abundante en todos los ambientes y durante todo el año. Considerando las especies mas persitentes espacial y temporalmente del inventario, Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solms., Hymenachne amplexicaulis (Rudge) Nees and Luziola subintegra Swallen, obtuvieron los mayores valores de importancia relativa. La especie más abundante en todos los ambientes y durante todo el año fue Salvinia auriculata Aubl. Se comenta brevemente sobre el escaso aprovechamiento de estas plantas acuáticas

Ampliación del área de distribución de Anthurium atramentarium Croat & Oberle (Araceae) en Colombia y comentarios sobre las especies de Anthurium de espata negra

The distribution of Anthurium atramentarium in Colombia is expanded, this specie had been reported as endemic from Antioquia department. The necessity to develop strategies to protect species of Anthurium with black spathe that are distributed in Colombia is mentioned.Se amplía la distribución de Anthurium atramentarium (Araceae) en Colombia, especie que había sido reportada como endémica para el departamento de Antioquia. Se menciona la necesidad de generar estrategias para proteger a las especies de Anthurium de espata negra distribuidas en Colombia

Monitoreo y morfometría de la avifauna del campus de la Universidad del Valle (2011-2012), Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Given the increasing urban development and loss of forest areas which have an important ecological role in maintaining regional and continental bird populations there is a need to increase our knowledge about these population changes in order to understand their internal dynamics. From September 2011 to May 2012 birds occurring at the Universidad del Valle were monitored as part of the project âUse of the habitat by transcontinental migratory birds in Universidad del Valleâs Campusâ. The information was obtained by observation transects, mist nets, and focal tracking of individuals. A total of 1995 records were obtained, represented in 12 orders, 29 families, and 76 species. The family with the highest number of species was Tyrannidae (14), followed by Thraupidae (eight) and Parulidae (eight). Fourteen species of Nearctic migratory birds were captured and banded. This information constitutes one of the few records of morphology obtained for resident and migratory birds in urban areas in Colombia.Dado el creciente desarrollo urbanístico y la pérdida de áreas arbóreas que desempeí±an un papel ecológico importante en el mantenimiento de poblaciones de aves regionales y continentales, se hace necesaria la información continuada para conocer su dinámica interna. Entre septiembre 2011 y mayo 2012 se monitoreó la avifauna presente en la Universidad del Valle, como parte del proyecto âUso de hábitat de las aves migratorias transcontinentales en el campus de la Universidad del Valleâ. La información se obtuvo por medio del avistamiento de las especies a lo largo de recorridos de observación, captura con redes y seguimiento focal de individuos. Se obtuvo un total 1.995 registros, representados en 12 órdenes, 29 familias y 76 especies. La familia con mayor número de especies fue Tyrannidae (14) seguida de Thraupidae (ocho) y Parulidae (ocho). Se capturaron y anillaron 14 especies de aves migratorias neárticas. Esta información constituye uno de los pocos registros de morfología obtenida para las aves residentes y migratorias en zonas urbanas en Colombia

Inventarios de fauna y flora en relictos de bosque en el enclave seco del río Amaime, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

The dry enclave of Amaime River is one of the few places that remain as Tropical Dry Forest in the Valle del Cauca department, which is considered one of the most threatened ecosystems in the Neotropics. The site has been heavily transformed and threatened by anthropic means like continued burning for the suitability of land for agriculture and livestock, small short rotation crops among others. The aim of the study was to develop detailed inventories of avifauna, herpetofauna, mammalian fauna, and flora in relict sub-xerophytic forests of the enclave, therefore revealing the biodiversity of these remnants, their conservation status and potential threats in order to propose recommendations for conservation. Four sampling areas were selected with cover vegetation as thorny scrub vegetation, riparian forests and forest fragments. For registration and data collection mist nets, transects, direct observations and Sherman traps were used, additionally informal interviews with the community were performed. Despite the reduction of vegetation cover in the dry enclave of Amaime River, the forest fragments serve as shelter and feeding site for both transient species and typical dry and very dry forest wildlife

Avifauna en dos parches de bosque seco del departamento del Valle Cauca, Colombia

In a study conducted between the months of July and December of 2012, two patches of tropical dry forest from the geographic valley of the Cauca river (Colindres-Jamundi and Las Chatas-Buga) were followed. To collect the data, point counts and transects were used; additionally mist nets were used for the recognition of small and inconspicuous birds. 2364 birds, corresponding to 1462 records, divided into 76 species, 27 families and 16 orders were observed. The family with the greatest number of species was Tyrannidae (14), followed by Thraupidae (seven), then Ardeidae (five) and Picidae (five). In the Chatas Forest 51 species, grouped among 20 families were found, while in the Colindres Forest 59 species, grouped among 25 families were found. The data presented, contributes to the knowledge regarding the actual diversity of the bird population that still exists in two of the few patches of tropical dry forest remaining in the geographic valley of the Cauca river, and its relationship with the size and type of matrix surrounding these patches. These data could be taken into account for the design of management and conservation strategies of the dry forest, to mitigate the damage done by the monoculture of sugarcane and human intervention in general, responsible for its high vulnerability.En un estudio realizado durante los meses de julio a diciembre de 2012, se hizo seguimiento a dos parches de bosque seco tropical del valle geográfico del río Cauca (Colindres â Jamundí y Las Chatas â Buga). Para la recolección de los datos se utilizaron conteo por puntos y senderos y redes de niebla que permitieron reconocer aquellas aves inconspicuas. Se observaron 2364 aves, correspondientes a 1462 registros, distribuidas en 76 especies, 27 familias y 16 órdenes. La familia con mayor número de especies fue Tyrannidae (14) seguida de Thraupidae (siete), Ardeidae (cinco) y Picidae (cinco). En el bosque Las Chatas se encontraron 51 especies de aves, agrupadas en 20 familias; mientras que en el bosque Colindres se encontraron 59 especies, agrupadas en 25 familias. Los datos presentados contribuyen al conocimiento de la diversidad actual de la avifauna en dos de los pocos parches de bosque seco tropical que aún existen en el valle geográfico del río Cauca, y su relación con el tamaí±o y el tipo de matriz que rodea estos parches. Estos datos podrían tenerse en cuenta para el diseí±o de estrategias de manejo y conservación del bosque seco, que permitan mitigar el daí±o hecho por el monocultivo de caí±a de azúcar y en general la intervención antrópica, responsable de su alta vulnerabilidad

Inventarios de fauna y flora en relictos de bosque en el enclave seco del río Amaime, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

The dry enclave of Amaime River is one of the few places that remain as Tropical Dry Forest in the Valle del Cauca department, which is considered one of the most threatened ecosystems in the Neotropics. The site has been heavily transformed and threatened by anthropic means like continued burning for the suitability of land for agriculture and livestock, small short rotation crops among others. The aim of the study was to develop detailed inventories of avifauna, herpetofauna, mammalian fauna, and flora in relict sub-xerophytic forests of the enclave, therefore revealing the biodiversity of these remnants, their conservation status and potential threats in order to propose recommendations for conservation. Four sampling areas were selected with cover vegetation as thorny scrub vegetation, riparian forests and forest fragments. For registration and data collection mist nets, transects, direct observations and Sherman traps were used, additionally informal interviews with the community were performed. Despite the reduction of vegetation cover in the dry enclave of Amaime River, the forest fragments serve as shelter and feeding site for both transient species and typical dry and very dry forest wildlife.El enclave seco del río Amaime es uno de los pocos lugares con remanentes de bosques seco tropical en el departamento del Valle del Cauca (Colombia), considerado uno de los ecosistemas más amenazados en el Neotrópico. El enclave se halla fuertemente transformado y amenazado por continuas quemas para la adecuación de tierras para actividades agrícolas y ganaderas, pequeí±os cultivos de rotación rápida entre otras amenazas. El objetivo del estudio fue elaborar inventarios detallados de avifauna, herpetofauna, mastofauna y flora en relictos de bosques subxerofítico en el enclave, que permitan conocer la biodiversidad de estos relictos, su estado de conservación y posibles amenazas con el fin de plantear recomendaciones para su conservación. Se seleccionaron cuatro zonas de muestreo con cobertura vegetal como matorrales espinosos, bosques ribereí±os y fragmentos de bosque. Para el registro y toma de datos se usaron redes de niebla, transectos, observaciones directas, trampas tipo "Sherman" y entrevistas informales con la comunidad. A pesar de la reducción de la cobertura vegetal en el enclave seco del río Amaime, los fragmentos boscosos y matorrales no solo albergan fauna y flora propia de bosques secos y muy secos, sino que también sirven como refugio y sitios de alimentación para especies transitorias

Monitoreo y morfometría de la avifauna del campus de la Universidad del Valle (2011-2012), Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Given the increasing urban development and loss of forest areas which have an important ecological role in maintaining regional and continental bird populations there is a need to increase our knowledge about these population changes in order to understand their internal dynamics. From September 2011 to May 2012 birds occurring at the Universidad del Valle were monitored as part of the project âUse of the habitat by transcontinental migratory birds in Universidad del Valleâs Campusâ. The information was obtained by observation transects, mist nets, and focal tracking of individuals. A total of 1995 records were obtained, represented in 12 orders, 29 families, and 76 species. The family with the highest number of species was Tyrannidae (14), followed by Thraupidae (eight) and Parulidae (eight). Fourteen species of Nearctic migratory birds were captured and banded. This information constitutes one of the few records of morphology obtained for resident and migratory birds in urban areas in Colombia

Diversity, bioforms and abundance of aquatic plants in a wetland of the Orinoco floodplains, Venezuela

Richness (alpha and beta diversity), abundance and dominance of bioforms of aquatic vegetation in a wetland of the Orinoco floodplains in Venezuela, studied over an annual cycle are described. In a lowland extension of 65,000 hectares including a whole range of aquatic habitats (shallows, marshes, ponds and streams), 197 species belonging to 122 genera and 56 families were recorded. Beta diversity was higher in lentic than in lotic wetlands, the emergent rooted bioform being the most abundant in all habitats and throughout the year. Considering the most persistent species (spatially and temporally), Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solms., Hymenachne amplexicaulis (Rudge) Nees and Luziola subintegra Swallen obtained the highest relative importance values. The most abundant species in all environments and throughout the year was Salvinia auriculata Aubl. Brief comments on the limited use of these aquatic plants are given