Composition of medium and large sized mammals of an Araucaria Forest remnant in southern Brazil

Authors

  • Susana de Oliveira Junges Centro Universitário Unilasalle
  • Cristina Vargas Cademartori Centro Universitario Unilasalle

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18316/682

Keywords:

Mammals, Atlantic Forest Domain, Southern Brazil, Natural heritage, Conservation

Abstract

Brazil is considered a megadiverse country because it contains the largest known continental biodiversity and the largest number of endemic species. Two of the 34 hotspots on the planet are in Brazilian territory and one of them is the Atlantic Forest, which covers formations of Araucaria Forest. We aimed to contribute information about the species composition of medium and large sized mammals in a forest remnant in southern Brazil. The study took place from November 2008 to September 2009, totaling an effort of 360 plots.day and 47h of active search. We recorded 15 native species and one exotic species of medium and large sized mammals, nine of which are endangered in state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Author Biography

Susana de Oliveira Junges, Centro Universitário Unilasalle

Manejo e Conservação de Fauna
Mouseion n.13

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Published

2012-12-21

Issue

No. 13 (2012)

Section

Artigos / Ensaios

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