Native Species of Sapotaceae Juss. in Paraná, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 430 (4) ◽  
pp. 224-276
Author(s):  
RAFAEL R. VÖLTZ ◽  
ANDERSON ALVES-ARAÚJO ◽  
RENATO GOLDENBERG
Keyword(s):  
Native Species ◽  
Vegetation Type ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Large Family ◽  
The State ◽  
Atlantic Rain Forest ◽  
Current Conservation ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Worldwide Distribution ◽  
The Family

Sapotaceae is a large family of angiosperms which has predominantly tree species, and worldwide distribution in subtropical and tropical regions. The Neotropics are one of the greatest centers of diversity of Sapotaceae, and in Brazil, the family comprises 12 genera and 234 species, of which 103 species are endemic. We present here a taxonomic treatment for the native species of Sapotaceae from the State of Paraná, with an identification key, descriptions, geographic distribution, phenology, illustrations, and current conservation status for all taxa. Twenty-two species were documented in Paraná, belonging to seven genera. The richest genus was Pouteria with 11 species, followed by Chrysophyllum with five species and Pradosia with two species. The genera Diploon, Ecclinusa, Manilkara, and Sideroxylon have only one species each. Pouteria guianensis and Pouteria ramiflora are new records for the state. The Atlantic Rain Forest is the richest vegetation type with six genera and 13 species, followed by the Seasonal Forest with three genera and nine species. The Araucaria Forest and Cerrado have two genera each, the former with three species and the latter with two species. Out of 22 species, one has been mentioned as endangered (EN), one is vulnerable (VU), one is near threatened (NT), nine are least concern (LC), and ten have not been evaluated (NE).

scholarly journals Bird richness and composition in a Cerrado fragment in the State of São Paulo

2010 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
LT Manica ◽  
M Telles ◽  
MM Dias
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Status ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Bird Community ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Bird Richness

Bird species richness is an important measure for monitoring biodiversity changes. We analysed avifauna richness and composition in a 472 ha protected cerrado fragment and surroundings at Fazenda Canchim (RL-CPPSE), São Carlos, in the State of São Paulo (SP). We carried out 95.1 hours of observation (22 visits) at irregular intervals from May 2004 to December 2006. Qualitative surveys were done walking through tracks inside the fragment and on the roads at its edge. We recorded 160 species, six of which were endemic to Cerrado domain, 22 migratory, seven threatened within the State of São Paulo, and two globally threatened. We found 28 species in the cerradão, 110 in the cerrado sensu stricto, 13 in the gallery forest, 26 in the reservoir border, 26 in pasturelands and sugar cane monoculture and 55 in an anthropic area. Most of the species had low frequency of occurrence in all vegetation forms. Insectivores were the major trophic category (46.9%), which is typical in tropical regions, and it is also related to resource availability. Omnivores followed with 19.4%, granivores with 8.8% and frugivores with 7.5%. We conclude that, despite its size and conservation status, our study area has a remarkable bird community and must be considered as a priority conservation area to preserve bird species in Sao Paulo State.

An updated checklist of the herpetofauna from Guerrero, Mexico

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4422 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
RICARDO PALACIOS-AGUILAR ◽  
OSCAR FLORES-VILLELA
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
The State ◽  
Specimen Collection ◽  
Bibliographic Records ◽  
Biogeographic Provinces ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Scientific Collections

We present an updated checklist of the amphibians and reptiles for the state of Guerrero, Mexico. This list is based on bibliographic records, the revision of scientific collections and the authors’ field notes. The herpetofauna of the state includes 259 species (78 amphibians, 181 reptiles), of which three are introduced. The conservation status of all native species was assessed using three independent systems (NOM-059, IUCN and EVS). Finally, the geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles is discussed in the context of both the biogeographic provinces within the state and the influence of road location on specimen collection patterns.  

A New Species of Phyllocladiferous Phyllanthus (Phyllanthaceae) from the Atlantic Rain Forest

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 1011-1015
Author(s):  
Priscila Orlandini ◽  
Inês Cordeiro ◽  
Jone Clebson Ribeiro Mendes ◽  
Antônio Campos-Rocha ◽  
Vinicius Castro Souza
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Rain Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
The State ◽  
Atlantic Rain Forest ◽  
Taxonomic Affinity ◽  
A New Species

Abstract— A new species of Phyllanthus with phylloclades endemic to the State of Bahia is described here. Phyllanthus dracaenoides can be recognized for its peculiar habit that resembles a species of Dracaena, a very unusual height of up to 7 m, the plagiotropic phylloclades spirally arranged, and its vermiform cincinni. Notes on its habitat, taxonomic affinity, conservation status, geographic distribution, illustrations, and photographs are provided.

scholarly journals New rules or old concepts? The golden jackal (Canis aureus) and its legal status in Central Europe

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Hatlauf ◽  
Kathrin Bayer ◽  
Arie Trouwborst ◽  
Klaus Hackländer
Keyword(s):  
Central Europe ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Species Conservation ◽  
Golden Jackal ◽  
Current Conservation ◽  
Canis Aureus ◽  
Legal Obligations

AbstractConflicts have emerged due to range expansions of the golden jackal (Canis aureus) across Europe, characterized by their international conservation status and perceived impacts on livestock and native prey species. Most countries in Central Europe do not yet include the golden jackal in their national list of occurring, native species. Nevertheless, legal obligations arise as soon as golden jackals colonize a particular country. Legal implications of this range expansion were described in past studies from an international perspective. However, they left out specifics on the legal status within any particular country. Therefore, we examine the actual legal status within Central European countries, exemplifying the diverse federal and provincial laws. In particular, we assess the current conservation and hunting laws in Austria’s provinces and discuss them in the context of neighbouring countries to analyse implications for relevant authorities. We found substantial contrasts not only among provinces but also between direct neighbouring countries, impeding efforts for transboundary species conservation and leading to complications regarding the management of this species. Improved procedures for collecting records and hunting-bag data appear necessary for future species assessment on a European level and management on a local level. We recommend a more unified legal system but adjusted to actual golden jackal presence on the regional and cross-border level, combined assessment, or similar management strategies to minimize conflicts, reduce persecution, and clarify legal obligations.

scholarly journals Freshwater fishes of the Bahia State, Northeastern Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
André Teixeira Silva ◽  
Ricardo Jucá Chagas ◽  
Alexandre Clistenes de Alcântara Santos ◽  
Angela Maria Zanata ◽  
Beatriz Kawamura Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Threatened Species ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Human Occupation ◽  
Temporary Habitats ◽  
The Family ◽  
Threat Categories ◽  
Coastal Basins

Abstract: This work was carried out from the assessment of the conservation status of the freshwater ichthyofauna from Bahia State. The inventory data and species distribution were obtained from the specialized scientific literature and representative ichthyological collections. A total of 281 native species was recorded in Bahia State, distributed in the Northeastern Mata Atlantica (NMA) and São Francisco (SFR) freshwater ecoregions. There was a larger number of species in the NMA (187 spp.), composed by several coastal basins, than in the SFR (134 spp.), composed by São Francisco river basin. Among the 30 families recorded, Characidae and Rivulidae were the most representative, with 53 and 48 species, respectively. The conservation status of 214 species was assessed and 33 of them (15%) were included in the IUCN threat categories. Of these, 11 species were classified as vulnerable (VU), 12 as endangered (EN), and 10 as critically endangered (CR). Most threatened species (n = 14) belongs to the family Rivulidae. The larger number of threatened species in the NMA: (n = 23) is mainly related to the high endemism of restricted-range species associated with the human occupation impacts along the coastal regions. In the SFR, most of threatened species are annual killifishes, which are locally disappearing due to increasing degradation of their temporary habitats.

scholarly journals Fish fauna from the Paranapanema River basin, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Ribeiro Jarduli ◽  
Diego Azevedo Zoccal Garcia ◽  
Ana Paula Vidotto-Magnoni ◽  
Armando Cesar Rodrigues Casimiro ◽  
Norberto Castro Vianna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Main Channel ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
The Family ◽  
Upper Paraná River ◽  
Upper Paraná River Basin

Abstract: The Paranapanema River is an important, extensively explored tributary of the Upper Paraná River basin. The fish fauna of the Paranapanema River has been investigated since the 1990s; however, no study has characterized the richness of fish species throughout the basin, including the main channel of the river, marginal lagoons, its tributaries, and sub-tributaries. Thus, we performed a review with 90 independent studies conducted at the upper, middle, and lower sections of the basin. We recorded 225 species, of which 165 were native, and 60 were non-native. We found that 77% of the species within the basin are composed by Siluriformes and Characiformes. Cichliformes had a significant number of non-native species established in impoundment sections of the basin. Incidence-Based Estimators (Bootstrap and Chao 2) demonstrated that the richness of native species is still underestimated. Some native (e.g., Hypostomus ancistroides) and non-native species (e.g., Plagioscion squamosissimus) are widely distributed in the basin, while others had a more restricted distribution. Among the registered species, the family Bryconidae had the highest number of representatives with threatened conservation status. In addition, we observed that the Capivara Reservoir and its tributaries were the most sampled regions, with the majority of studies performed in the Lower Paranapanema basin. The species richness recorded in large tributaries, such as Tibagi, Cinzas, Congonhas, and Pirapó rivers is critical for maintaining the fish fauna in the Paranapanema River. Our contribution may be used to support management actions and conservation strategies, as well as to indicate regions in the basin that need to be better inventoried.

scholarly journals Natural Area Weeds: Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex)

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra B. Wilson ◽  
Adrienne Burkhead ◽  
Carrie Reinhardt Adams ◽  
Rosanna Freyre ◽  
Alison M. Fox ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Native Species ◽  
The State ◽  
State Agencies ◽  
Natural Area ◽  
The Family ◽  
Minor Revision ◽  
Herbaceous Perennial

Minor Revision. Ruellia simplex (Mexican bluebell, Mexican petunia, or Britton's wild petunia) is an herbaceous perennial (USDA Hardiness Zone 8–11) in the family Acanthaceae. Five species of Ruellia are native to Florida, and three non-native species are listed as naturalized in the state, including R. simplex (Wunderlin et al. 2019). There has been some confusion about the name of this species, commonly referred to as Ruellia brittoniana, Ruellia coerulea, Ruellia tweediana, orRuellia malacosperma (USDA NRCS 2019; Wunderlin et al. 2019). Ruellia simplex C. Wright was the name used when this species was first described in Cuba in 1870; therefore, it has taxonomic priority (Ezcurra and Daniel 2007). This name is now widely used in the horticultural trade and amongst state agencies and will therefore be used in this publication.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep415

SOCIAL STATUS OF LARGE FAMILIES IN KAZAKHSTAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-183
Author(s):  
N.T. Yedrenova ◽  
◽  
M.S. Sadyrova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Status ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
The State ◽  
Valuable Resource ◽  
Demographic Development ◽  
The Family ◽  
Large Families

The essence and meaning of the family. The current problems of a large family and the issues of supporting a large family will be considered. The purpose of the article is to discuss the issues of social assistance, social protection for large families in Kazakhstan from the state and other social institutions in society. The responsibility of parents for having many children.At the same time, the emergence and solution of problems that arise in the country during the pandemic.A large family is the basis of the demographic development of society and children are the most valuable resource of the country

Vegetation type conservation targets, status and level of protection in KwaZulu-Natal in 2016

Bothalia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie Jewitt
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Planning ◽  
Vegetation Type ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Conservation Priorities ◽  
Current Conservation ◽  
Conservation Targets ◽  
Coastal Belt ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Land Cover Maps

Background: Systematic conservation planning aims to ensure representivity and persistence of biodiversity. Quantitative targets set to meet these aims provide a yardstick with which to measure the current conservation status of biodiversity features and measure the success of conservation actions.Objectives: The conservation targets and current ecosystem status of vegetation types and biomes occurring in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) were assessed, and their level of formal protection was determined, to inform conservation planning initiatives in the province.Method: Land cover maps of the province were used to determine the amount of natural habitat remaining in KZN. This was intersected with the vegetation map and assessed relative to their conservation targets to determine the ecosystem status of each vegetation type in KZN. The proclaimed protected areas were used to determine the level of protection of each vegetation type.Results: In 17 years (1994–2011), 19.7% of natural habitat was lost to anthropogenic conversion of the landscape. The Indian Ocean Coastal Belt and Grassland biomes had the least remaining natural habitat, the highest rates of habitat loss and the least degree of formal protection.Conclusion: These findings inform conservation priorities in the province. Vegetation type targets need to be revised to ensure long-term persistence. Business-as-usual is no longer an option if we are to meet the legislative requirements and mandates to conserve the environment for current and future generations.

scholarly journals The importance of rediscovering rare and endemic plants: Two species of Pleroma D.Don (Melastomataceae), an update of conservation status, and improved descriptions

Webbia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-304
Author(s):  
Paulo José Fernandes Guimaraes ◽  
Caio Baez ◽  
Patrícia Rosa ◽  
Gustavo Martinelli ◽  
Diego Nunes Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Plant Conservation ◽  
Botanical Garden ◽  
The State ◽  
Current Conservation ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Mountainous Regions ◽  
High Diversity

The remaining portion of Atlantic Forest in the state of Rio de Janeiro constitutes a strategic challenge in the conservation of the biome, by concentrating high richness and endemism of species that are distributed in distinct vegetative fragments covering the mountainous regions. In the state, the genus Pleroma presents a high diversity, currently 45 species, of which 14 are endemic and several of these have knowledge gaps. This paper aims to document rediscoveries in the Três Picos State Park of two species of Pleroma that had not been collected for 69 and 100 years respectively. These discoveries resulted from the actions of the National Center for Plant Conservation, a division of the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. Updated descriptions, geographic information and distribution maps, and cited collections for these two species of Pleroma are presented here together with an assessment of their current conservation status. Based on IUCN criteria, we recommend a classification of Critically Endangered (CR) and Endangered (EN) for Pleroma virgatum and P. elegans, respectively.

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