Notes on the occurrence of Jacamaralcyon tridactyla (Vieillot) (Aves, Piciformes, Galbulidae) in an Atlantic forest fragment, municipality of Ant\uf4nio Dias (Minas Gerais)

A new occurrence for Jacamaralcyon tridactyla (Vieillot, 1817) for the state of Minas Gerais is registered here. Some remarks about the species behavior are also included and compared with the syntpatric species Galbula ruficauda Curvier, 1816

Mam\uedferos do Parque Florestal Estadual do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Durante um período de 29 meses consecutivos foram realizados inventários de mamíferos em habitais de floresta nativa e exótica, além de área de campo, todos situados no Parque Florestal Estadual do Rio Doce, localizado na região ocidental da Mata Atlântica no estado de Minas Gerais. Foram registradas para o Parque um total de 60 espécies de mamíferos, distribuídas por 9 ordens, 24 famílias e 49 gêneros. De um esforço total de 64.300 armadilhas-noite, foram realizados 2.129 capturas de pequenos mamíferos não-voadores pertencentes a 20 espécies. Foram também capturadas 14 espécies de quirópteros, representando 12 gêneros e 4 famílias. Em 300 Km de censos diurnos repetidos nas áreas de mata nativa foram registradas 12 espécies de mamíferos de médio e grande porte, além de 14 outras observadas através de meios diversos. Estes dados reforçam a idéia que a mastofauna da Mata Atlântica é bastante diversa. O Parque Estadual Florestal do Rio Doce deve ser considerado como uma das principais áreas para a conservação de fauna desta região e sua proteção deve ser priorizada

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