MASTOFAUNA OF THE ARACURI ECOLOGICAL STATION – RS

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.9732922270710

• Palavras-chave: Survey of mammals. Atlantic forest. Fragmentation. Ecological Station. Extinction threat.

• Keywords: Survey of mammals. Atlantic forest. Fragmentation. Ecological Station. Extinction threat.

• Abstract:

   The Atlantic Forest is characterized as a biodiversity hotspot, with a high richness of mammals and a high number of endemism – around 289 species are known, of which 55 are endemic. Due to its fragmentation, about 22% of the mammals found in this biome are threatened with extinction. Thus, one way to protect these organisms and this biome is the creation and maintenance of Conservation Units. Thus, the objective of this work was to survey the mastofauna of the Aracuri Ecological Station, located in the municipality of Meus Capões - RS. Species were recorded using camera traps, direct observation and trace, in a three-day sampling effort. Eleven species were sampled, of which five are officially classified at some level of conservation threat: Alouatta guariba clamitans, Leopardus guttulus, Puma concolor, Puma yaguaroundi, and Mazama americana. As they live in the area, it is evident the importance of the Aracuri Ecological Station for the maintenance of the local mammals.

   

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