Downscaling the Atlantic Forest biodiversity hotspot: Using the distribution of bats to find smaller hotspots with conservation priority

Batista, Carolina Blefari; Lima, Isaac Passos de; Arruda, Rafael; Lima, Marcos Robalinho

doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2021.109331

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“…The species richness of bats in Brazil, analyzed by guilds and conservation status by the IUCN, indicates that places considered biodiversity hotspots, such as the Amazon and Atlantic Forest 33 , are also areas of diversity for organisms of the order Chiroptera 34 . However, it is estimated that only up to 20% of the species in these biomes are likely to be protected by the country's conservation units.…”

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Are We In or Out of Conservation Units in Brazil? A Gap Analysis for the Conservation of Bats in Brazil

Rodrigues,

Alexandre,

Pena

et al. 2024

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With approximately 1,400 known species, 184 of which are found in Brazil, the order Chiroptera is the second most diverse among mammals, and this taxon is relevant in terms of the ecosystem services it provides to humans. However, disturbances caused by anthropogenic factors amplify processes of extinction, changes in geographic distributions, and phenological alterations in species, despite efforts to protect biodiversity and its resources through the creation and establishment of Conservation Units, in addition to Indigenous Lands. Nevertheless, taxonomic knowledge gaps or geographical distribution challenges pose obstacles to the effective implementation of conservation strategies in areas designated for biodiversity protection. Therefore, this study evaluates the contribution of Brazilian Conservation Units (Full Protection Units and Sustainable Use Units) and Indigenous Lands to the protection of bat species and ecosystem services in Brazil. It also presents maps of richness by trophic guilds and threat classification according to IUCN, including species classified as Data Deficient. The results indicated low percentages of areas within Conservation Units and Indigenous Lands with the potential distribution of bats, especially for insectivorous, nectarivorous, and frugivorous guilds in the Cerrado, classified as Near Threatened. Additionally, higher bat richness was observed in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest.

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Are We In or Out of Conservation Units in Brazil? A Gap Analysis for the Conservation of Bats in Brazil

Rodrigues,

Alexandre,

Pena

et al. 2024

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“…Global biodiversity hotspots are high-priority targets for conservation (Myers et al, 2000). Previous studies showed high variation in biodiversity distribution patterns even in these biodiversity hotspots and found that there are small biodiversity hotspots within global biodiversity hotspots (Batista et al, 2021;Noroozi et al, 2018). Thus, it is important to document geographic variation in species and genetic diversity patterns within global biodiversity hotspots and their surrounding areas for regional-level conservation planning (Myers et al, 2000;Noroozi et al, 2018).…”

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Reptile richness and genetic divergence patterns were shaped by current and past climate in and around the Irano‐Anatolian global biodiversity hotspot: Implications for conservation

Yousefi

Kafash

Nicolaï

2022

Diversity and Distributions

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Aim The Irano‐Anatolian biodiversity hotspot is among the least‐known biodiversity hotspots on earth. In this study, we aim to map the richness and genetic divergence of lizards in the biodiversity hotspot and its surrounding areas and identify the most important determinants of the richness and genetic divergence patterns. Location Iran and Turkey (Irano‐Anatolian biodiversity hotspot). Methods Here, we mapped the distribution of 211 lizard species in Iran and Turkey using existing occurrence data and generated the first genetic divergence pattern map of the lizard species in the two countries to identify areas of high species diversity and genetic divergence in the Irano‐Anatolian biodiversity hotspot. We also identified determinants of lizard richness and genetic divergence patterns. Results Results showed that the Zagros Mountains, Central Iranian Plateau and the northern Persian Gulf have the highest lizard richness. The Zagros Mountains, Central Iranian Plateau, the northern Persian Gulf and the regions around the Lut Desert and Jazmourian Plain have the highest total genetic divergence in Iran. Alborz and Kopet Dag mountains and south western parts of Turkey have the highest average genetic divergence. The annual temperature was the most important predictor of lizard richness, and temperature change velocity was the most influential determinant of genetic divergence pattern. Much to our surprise, species diversity and most areas with high genetic divergence are located outside of Irano‐Anatolian biodiversity hotspot. Main conclusions This study showed that lizard richness and genetic divergence patterns are associated with current and past climate. In particular, this study highlights the legacy of past climate changes on lizard genetic divergence distribution patterns. We showed that most of the species‐rich and genetically diverse regions are located outside of the biodiversity hotspot. So conservation efforts that are concentrated inside the biodiversity hotspot may not benefit lizard biodiversity conservation. Thus, future studies and conservation programs on the biodiversity hotspot should also consider its surrounding areas.

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Mammals of the Pernambuco Endemism Center: Diversity, Biogeography, Research Gaps, and Conservation Concerns

Feijó

Beltrão

Costa-Pinto

et al. 2023

Animal Biodiversity and Conservation in Brazil's Northern Atlantic Forest

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Downscaling the Atlantic Forest biodiversity hotspot: Using the distribution of bats to find smaller hotspots with conservation priority

Cited by 6 publications

References 72 publications

Are We In or Out of Conservation Units in Brazil? A Gap Analysis for the Conservation of Bats in Brazil

Are We In or Out of Conservation Units in Brazil? A Gap Analysis for the Conservation of Bats in Brazil

Reptile richness and genetic divergence patterns were shaped by current and past climate in and around the Irano‐Anatolian global biodiversity hotspot: Implications for conservation

Mammals of the Pernambuco Endemism Center: Diversity, Biogeography, Research Gaps, and Conservation Concerns

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