Selecting Suitable Habitats for Reintroductions: Variation, Change and the Role of Species Distribution Modelling

2012 ◽  
pp. 73-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick E. Osborne ◽  
Philip J. Seddon
Keyword(s):  
Species Distribution ◽  
Species Distribution Modelling ◽  
Distribution Modelling ◽  
Suitable Habitats

Predicting the potential distribution ofVexillata(Nematoda: Ornithostrongylidae) and its hosts (Mammalia: Rodentia) within America

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (4) ◽  
pp. 400-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.A. Martínez-Salazar ◽  
T. Escalante ◽  
M. Linaje ◽  
J. Falcón-Ordaz
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factor ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
Host Species ◽  
Potential Distribution ◽  
Species Distribution Modelling ◽  
Distribution Modelling ◽  
Distributional Patterns ◽  
Suitable Habitats ◽  
Temperature Seasonality ◽  
Host Parasite

AbstractSpecies distribution modelling has been a powerful tool to explore the potential distribution of parasites in wildlife, being the basis of studies on biogeography.Vexillataspp. are intestinal nematodes found in several species of mammalian hosts, such as rodents (Geomyoidea) and hares (Leporidae) in the Nearctic and northern Neotropical regions. In the present study, we modelled the potential distribution ofVexillataspp. and their hosts, using exclusively species from the Geomyidae and Heteromyidae families, in order to identify their distributional patterns. Bioclimatic and topographic variables were used to identify and predict suitable habitats forVexillataand its hosts. Using these models, we identified that temperature seasonality is a significant environmental factor that influences the distribution of the parasite genus and its host. In particular, the geographical distribution is estimated to be larger than that predicted for its hosts. This suggests that the nematode has the potential to extend its geographical range and also its spectrum of host species. Increasing sample size and geographical coverage will contribute to recommendations for conservation of this host–parasite system.

scholarly journals In or Out of the Checklist? DNA Barcoding and Distribution Modelling Unveil a New Species of Crocidura Shrew for Italy

Diversity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 380
Author(s):  
Emiliano Mori ◽  
Mattia Brambilla ◽  
Fausto Ramazzotti ◽  
Leonardo Ancillotto ◽  
Giuseppe Mazza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Distribution ◽  
Competitive Exclusion ◽  
Species Distribution Modelling ◽  
Skull Morphology ◽  
Distribution Models ◽  
Distribution Modelling ◽  
Italian Regions ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Species Ecology

The genus Crocidura (Eulipotyphla, Soricidae) is the most speciose genus amongst mammals, i.e., it includes the highest number of species. Different species are distinguished by skull morphology, which often prevents the identification of individuals in the field and limits research on these species’ ecology and biology. We combined species distribution models and molecular analyses to assess the distribution of cryptic Crocidura shrews in Italy, confirming the occurrence of the greater white-toothed shrew Crocidura russula in the northwest of the country. The molecular identification ascertained the species’ presence in two distinct Italian regions. Accordingly, species distribution modelling highlighted the occurrence of areas suitable for C. russula in the westernmost part of northern Italy. Our results confirm the role of Italy as a mammal hotspot in the Mediterranean; additionally, they also show the need to include C. russula in Italian faunal checklists. To conclude, we highlight the usefulness of combining different approaches to explore the presence of cryptic species outside their known ranges. Since the similar, smaller C. suaveolens may be displaced by the larger C. russula through competitive exclusion, the latter might be the species actually present where C. suaveolens had been reported previously. A comprehensive and detailed survey is therefore required to assess the current distribution of these species.

scholarly journals Predicting range shifts of three endangered endemic plants of the Khorassan-Kopet Dagh floristic province under global change

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Bagher Erfanian ◽  
Mostafa Sagharyan ◽  
Farshid Memariani ◽  
Hamid Ejtehadi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
General Circulation ◽  
Circulation Model ◽  
Species Distribution Modelling ◽  
Endemic Plants ◽  
Migration Routes ◽  
Distribution Modelling ◽  
Suitable Habitats ◽  
Kopet Dagh

AbstractEndemic plants of the Khorassan-Kopet Dagh (KK) floristic province in northeastern Iran, southern Turkmenistan, and northwestern Afghanistan are often rare and range-restricted. Because of these ranges, plants in the KK are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Species distribution modelling (SDM) can be used to assess the vulnerability of species under climate change. Here, we evaluated range size changes for three (critically) endangered endemic species that grow at various elevations (Nepeta binaloudensis, Phlomoides binaludensis, and Euphorbia ferdowsiana) using species distribution modelling. Using the HadGEM2-ES general circulation model and two Representative Concentration Pathways Scenarios (RCP 2.6 and RCP 8.5), we predicted potential current and future (2050 and 2070) suitable habitats for each species. The ensemble model of nine algorithms was used to perform this prediction. Our results indicate that while two of species investigated would benefit from range expansion in the future, P. binaludensis will experience range contraction. The range of E. ferdowsiana will remain limited to the Binalood mountains, but the other species will have suitable habitats in mountain ranges across the KK. Using management efforts (such as fencing) with a focus on providing elevational migration routes at local scales in the KK is necessary to conserve these species. Additionally, assisted migration among different mountains in the KK would be beneficial to conserve these plants. For E. ferdowsiana, genetic diversity storage employing seed banks and botanical garden preservation should be considered.

scholarly journals The role of biotic interactions in shaping distributions and realised assemblages of species: implications for species distribution modelling

2012 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Susanne Wisz ◽  
Julien Pottier ◽  
W. Daniel Kissling ◽  
Loïc Pellissier ◽  
Jonathan Lenoir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Distribution ◽  
Biotic Interactions ◽  
Species Distribution Modelling ◽  
Distribution Modelling

scholarly journals Using species distribution modelling to determine opportunities for trophic rewilding under future scenarios of climate change

2018 ◽  
Vol 373 (1761) ◽  
pp. 20170446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Jarvie ◽  
Jens-Christian Svenning
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
Species Distribution Modelling ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
First Century ◽  
Distribution Models ◽  
Distribution Modelling ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Methodological Choices ◽  
Biodiversity And Ecosystem Function

Trophic rewilding, the (re)introduction of species to promote self-regulating biodiverse ecosystems, is a future-oriented approach to ecological restoration. In the twenty-first century and beyond, human-mediated climate change looms as a major threat to global biodiversity and ecosystem function. A critical aspect in planning trophic rewilding projects is the selection of suitable sites that match the needs of the focal species under both current and future climates. Species distribution models (SDMs) are currently the main tools to derive spatially explicit predictions of environmental suitability for species, but the extent of their adoption for trophic rewilding projects has been limited. Here, we provide an overview of applications of SDMs to trophic rewilding projects, outline methodological choices and issues, and provide a synthesis and outlook. We then predict the potential distribution of 17 large-bodied taxa proposed as trophic rewilding candidates and which represent different continents and habitats. We identified widespread climatic suitability for these species in the discussed (re)introduction regions under current climates. Climatic conditions generally remain suitable in the future, although some species will experience reduced suitability in parts of these regions. We conclude that climate change is not a major barrier to trophic rewilding as currently discussed in the literature.This article is part of the theme issue ‘Trophic rewilding: consequences for ecosystems under global change’.

Multi‐output Gaussian processes for species distribution modelling

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1587-1598
Author(s):  
Martin Ingram ◽  
Damjan Vukcevic ◽  
Nick Golding
Keyword(s):  
Species Distribution ◽  
Gaussian Processes ◽  
Species Distribution Modelling ◽  
Distribution Modelling
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