Diversidade e conservação de anfíbios anuros no estado de Santa Catarina, sul do Brasil / Diversity and Conservation of amphibians in Santa Catarina State, southeastern Brazil

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DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2008

RESUMO

Despite the high diversity of anurans in the Atlantic Forest, little is known about geographic variations in the richness and composition of assemblages. This study summarizes the current knowledge on the richness and geographic distribution of anurans in Santa Catarina State, southern Brazil, and identifies areas for conservation and the main knowledge gaps on species. The information was obtained by examining ten national scientific collections, literature, and in the field. Field trips were carried out in areas with little information available and/or from which specimens with taxonomic problems were needed for collections, identified based on preliminary analyses. General distribution patterns were examined using the total extent of the geographic distribution of the species found in the state. Variations in anuran richness and endemism were examined using grouping analysis and parsimony analysis of endemicity (PAE). To this end, the state was divided into five eco-regions, based on variations in the structural complexity of the vegetation, climate features, and relief heterogeneity. To identify priority regions for anuran conservation, as well as the main gaps on the knowledge and areas for conservation, the territorial area of the state was divided into squares. Species richness, sampling effort, representativeness of the fauna, irreplaceability, and number of species near threatened or threatened with extinction were analyzed for each plot and on different scales. A richness of approximately 144 anuran species was found in the state, representing 60% of families, 37% of genera, and 17% of anuran species known in Brazil (830 species). The general patterns of geographic distribution revealed a fauna typical of southeastern and southern regions of the Atlantic Forest. The highest species richness and endemic rates were found in the foothills and cliffs of the Serra do Mar and Serra Geral, in the eastern region of the state. The widest gaps regarding areas for conservation were also identified in this region. The southern highland area presents relatively few reminiscent patches of natural vegetation and is the most poorly known. Areas with high diversity and endemism levels need to be considered as of special importance regarding anuran conservation in Santa Catarina State, however, increase in the knowledge on diversity of poorly known areas should also be a priority.

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conservação amphibians geographic distributions anfíbios conservation richness riqueza distribuição geográfica estado de santa catarina santa catarina state

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