Dendrophidion atlantica /Freire, Caramaschi e Gonçalves, 2010 — Contribuições sobre reprodução

Dendrophidion atlantica /Freire, Caramaschi e Gonçalves, 2010 — Contribuições sobre reprodução </htm

Herpetofauna do Parque Estadual Ecoturístico e de Desenvolvimento Sustentável da Cachoeira do Urubu, Primavera, Pernambuco, Brasil

Este trabalho objetivou inventariar a herpetofauna do Parque Estadual Ecoturístico e de Desenvolvimento Sustentável da Cachoeira do Urubu, destacando ocupação dos organismos nos diferentes habitat e microhabitat, bem como seu status de conservação. A coleta dos dados foi realizada nos meses de Julho de 2015 e Janeiro de 2016, através de buscas ativas, passivas e registros de terceiros. Foram registradas 21 espécies de anfíbios distribuídas em cinco famílias e 18 espécies de répteis distribuídos entre 11 famílias. A lista apresentada neste trabalho vem contribuir com informações sobre a herpetofauna em áreas de Mata Atlântica e como ela está representada em uma área onde existe um nível de antropização relacionado diretamente a atividades turísticas

OFIDIOFAUNA EM UM CAMPUS UNIVERSITÁRIO: PESQUISA E AÇÕES EDUCATIVAS PARA CONSERVAÇÃO

The Atlantic Forest is home to about 190 species of snakes and, due to the advance of urbanization, the encounter between snakes and humans becomes common, evidencing the importance of educational actions. Whereas, despite the important role played by snakes in nature, they are still much feared by the population due to the various misconceptions that are propagated. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the richness, abundance and distribution of the ofidiofauna found on the campus Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE) and the realization of educational actions with the academic community. Data were collected from June 2015 to July 2018 through occasional meetings and through social networks. As educational actions, interactive exhibitions were held in the departments of UFRPE, in order to highlight the importance and demystify beliefs in relation to these animals. Altogether, 110 specimens were recorded distributed in 21 species (including the rescue of 12 individuals within the UFRPE buildings). The present work was the pioneer in conducting an inventory using social networks, counting on the effective participation of the academic community simultaneously. to educational actions - these had the participation of 1580 people. We emphasize the importance of conducting continuous interventions which should be considered as part of conservation strategies for snakes inhabiting UFRPE, since the campus is located around Protected Areas.A Mata Atlântica abriga cerca de 190 espécies de serpentes e, devido ao avanço da urbanização, torna-se comum o encontro entre serpentes e humanos, evidenciando a importância de ações educativas. Apesar do importante papel desempenhado pelas serpentes na natureza, elas ainda são muito temidas pela população devido aos diversos conceitos errôneos que são propagados. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar a riqueza, abundância e distribuição da ofidiofauna encontrada no campus da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE) e a realização de ações educativas com a comunidade acadêmica. Os dados foram coletados no período de junho de 2015 a julho de 2018, através de encontros ocasionais e por meio de redes sociais. Como ações educativas, foram realizadas exposições interativas nos departamentos da UFRPE, a fim de destacar a importância e desmistificar crendices em relação a esses animais. Ao todo, foram registrados 110 espécimes distribuídos em 21 espécies (incluindo o resgate de 12 indivíduos dentro das edificações da UFRPE). O presente trabalho foi o pioneiro na realização de um inventário utilizando as redes sociais, contando com a participação efetiva da comunidade acadêmica simultaneamente. Tendo as ações educativas contado com a participação de 1580 pessoas. Salientamos, então, a importância da realização de intervenções contínuas que devem ser consideradas como parte das estratégias de conservação para as serpentes que habitam a UFRPE, uma vez que o campus está situado no entorno de Unidades de Conservação

NEOTROPICAL XENARTHRANS: a data set of occurrence of xenarthran species in the Neotropics

Xenarthrans—anteaters, sloths, and armadillos—have essential functions for ecosystem maintenance, such as insect control and nutrient cycling, playing key roles as ecosystem engineers. Because of habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting pressure, and conflicts with domestic dogs, these species have been threatened locally, regionally, or even across their full distribution ranges. The Neotropics harbor 21 species of armadillos, 10 anteaters, and 6 sloths. Our data set includes the families Chlamyphoridae (13), Dasypodidae (7), Myrmecophagidae (3), Bradypodidae (4), and Megalonychidae (2). We have no occurrence data on Dasypus pilosus (Dasypodidae). Regarding Cyclopedidae, until recently, only one species was recognized, but new genetic studies have revealed that the group is represented by seven species. In this data paper, we compiled a total of 42,528 records of 31 species, represented by occurrence and quantitative data, totaling 24,847 unique georeferenced records. The geographic range is from the southern United States, Mexico, and Caribbean countries at the northern portion of the Neotropics, to the austral distribution in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. Regarding anteaters, Myrmecophaga tridactyla has the most records (n = 5,941), and Cyclopes sp. have the fewest (n = 240). The armadillo species with the most data is Dasypus novemcinctus (n = 11,588), and the fewest data are recorded for Calyptophractus retusus (n = 33). With regard to sloth species, Bradypus variegatus has the most records (n = 962), and Bradypus pygmaeus has the fewest (n = 12). Our main objective with Neotropical Xenarthrans is to make occurrence and quantitative data available to facilitate more ecological research, particularly if we integrate the xenarthran data with other data sets of Neotropical Series that will become available very soon (i.e., Neotropical Carnivores, Neotropical Invasive Mammals, and Neotropical Hunters and Dogs). Therefore, studies on trophic cascades, hunting pressure, habitat loss, fragmentation effects, species invasion, and climate change effects will be possible with the Neotropical Xenarthrans data set. Please cite this data paper when using its data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us of how they are using these data

NEOTROPICAL ALIEN MAMMALS: a data set of occurrence and abundance of alien mammals in the Neotropics

Biological invasion is one of the main threats to native biodiversity. For a species to become invasive, it must be voluntarily or involuntarily introduced by humans into a nonnative habitat. Mammals were among first taxa to be introduced worldwide for game, meat, and labor, yet the number of species introduced in the Neotropics remains unknown. In this data set, we make available occurrence and abundance data on mammal species that (1) transposed a geographical barrier and (2) were voluntarily or involuntarily introduced by humans into the Neotropics. Our data set is composed of 73,738 historical and current georeferenced records on alien mammal species of which around 96% correspond to occurrence data on 77 species belonging to eight orders and 26 families. Data cover 26 continental countries in the Neotropics, ranging from Mexico and its frontier regions (southern Florida and coastal-central Florida in the southeast United States) to Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay, and the 13 countries of Caribbean islands. Our data set also includes neotropical species (e.g., Callithrix sp., Myocastor coypus, Nasua nasua) considered alien in particular areas of Neotropics. The most numerous species in terms of records are from Bos sp. (n = 37,782), Sus scrofa (n = 6,730), and Canis familiaris (n = 10,084); 17 species were represented by only one record (e.g., Syncerus caffer, Cervus timorensis, Cervus unicolor, Canis latrans). Primates have the highest number of species in the data set (n = 20 species), partly because of uncertainties regarding taxonomic identification of the genera Callithrix, which includes the species Callithrix aurita, Callithrix flaviceps, Callithrix geoffroyi, Callithrix jacchus, Callithrix kuhlii, Callithrix penicillata, and their hybrids. This unique data set will be a valuable source of information on invasion risk assessments, biodiversity redistribution and conservation-related research. There are no copyright restrictions. Please cite this data paper when using the data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us on how they are using the data