scholarly journals Seasonality, biology and threats to Sicalis luteola (Sparrman, 1789) (Aves, Thraupidae) in northeastern Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-243
Author(s):  
G. A. Pereira ◽  
M. E. Larrazábal ◽  
S. M. Azevedo-Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Population Dynamics ◽  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
South America ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Illegal Trade ◽  
Austral Winter ◽  
Brood Patch ◽  
Population Peak ◽  
Conservation Plans

Abstract Sicalis luteola occurs from Mexico to South America. In the Northeastern Brazilian region its biology, population dynamics and threats are poorly known. The subspecies S. luteola luteiventris apparently migrates northward during austral winter. The specific aims of this work were: 1) to verify the seasonality of the species; 2) to analyze information on molting and breeding, and 3) to check the main threats to this bird in northeastern Brazil. The highest number of records were in March, April, and May (51.12%) and the lowest in November and December (3%).We found a greater population peak in April in the states of Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará, and in April and May in Pernambuco. In Paraíba there was not an apparent seasonal variation in frequency. We captured 66 individuals, all adults, being 38 males and 28 females. 30% of the captured birds showed contour feathers molt, mainly on the head. A total of 23 individuals had brood patch, all being females. Six nests were found and four contained two to three eggs. We found that the main threat is the illegal trade. Our findings may support conservation plans for this bird in the region.

scholarly journals New records and geographic distribution map of Pseudopaludicola pocoto (Anura: Leptodactylidae: Leiuperinae) in Northeastern Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles De Sousa Silva ◽  
Igor Joventino Roberto ◽  
Robson Waldemar Ávila ◽  
Drausio Honorio Morais
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
New Records ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Caatinga Biome ◽  
Conservation Plans

<p>Fornecemos novos registros e um mapa de distribuição geográfica atualizado de Pseudopaludicola pocoto Magalhães, Loebmann, Kokubum, Haddad &amp; Garda, 2014 para os estados brasileiros do Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte e Pernambuco. O presente trabalho auxilia a preencher lacunas na distribuição desta espécie descrita para o domínio Caatinga, o que pode ser útil em futuros planos de conservação.</p><p><strong>Palavras chave</strong>: Amphibia, Caatinga, neotrópicos, Semi-árido.</p><p><strong>Abstract</strong>: We provide new records and an updated geographic distribution map of Pseudopaludicola pocoto Magalhães, Loebmann, Kokubum, Haddad &amp; Garda, 2014 for the Brazilian states of Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte and Pernambuco. The present work helps to fill gaps in distribution of this recently described species in Caatinga Biome, which can be useful in future conservation plans.<br />Key words: Amphibia, Caatinga, neotropics, Semiarid.</p>

scholarly journals First records of Ocelot Leopardus pardalis (Linnaeus, 1758) (Carnivora: Felidae) from Rio Grande do Norte, northeastern Brazil

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2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 2087 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Henrique Marinho ◽  
Anderson Feijó ◽  
Simone Almeida Gavilan ◽  
Edweslley Otaviano de Moura ◽  
Eduardo Martins Venticinque
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Adult Male ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Leopardus Pardalis ◽  
Forest Remnant

We documented the first reports of Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis (Linnaeus, 1758), in the Rio Grande do Norte state, northeastern Brazil. In December 2014, one adult male was road-killed in an Atlantic Forest remnant in São Gonçalo do Amarante municipality. Another three animals were killed by hunters in the Caatinga between 2012 and 2014, in the municipalities of Lajes and Santana do Matos. These records provide important information about the occurrence and distribution and conservation of this mesocarnivore in northeastern South America.

scholarly journals New record of Cercosaura ocellata Wagler, 1830 (Squamata, Gymnophthalmidae) in northeastern Brazil, with a distribution map for the species in South America

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2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raul Fernandes Dantas Sales ◽  
Jaqueiuto Da Silva Jorge ◽  
Matheus Meira-Ribeiro ◽  
Eliza Maria Xavier Freire
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
New Record ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Forest Biome

Herein, we provide a new record of Cercosaura ocellata Wagler, 1830 in the Atlantic Forest biome, northeastern Brazil, and a distribution map for the species in South America. The new record was in Extremoz municipality, state of Rio Grande do Norte, filling a gap in the known geographic distribution of the species between the states of Ceará and Pernambuco.

scholarly journals Chrotopterus auritus (Peters, 1856) (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae): first record for the state of Rio Grande do Norte, northeastern Brazil

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2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 2110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Henrique Nunes Basilio ◽  
Jan Pierre Martins de Araujo ◽  
Juan Carlos Vargas Mena ◽  
Patrício A. Da Rocha ◽  
Marcelo Augusto Freitas Kramer
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
New Records ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
First Record ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
The State ◽  
Northeastern Brazil

Chrotopterus auritus is a phyllostomid bat with a wide distribution in the Neotropics. It has been recorded in Brazil’s 6 biomes but with few records in the Caatinga. We provide the first record of C. auritus for Rio Grande do Norte state, northeastern Brazil, based on records from 2 caves, Três Inchu and Gruta da Carrapateira. The nearest records are ca. 400 km southeast in Ceará state and ca. 350 km northwest in Pernambuco state. Our new records fill the northeastern distributional gap of C. auritus in Brazil and South America.

scholarly journals Mollusca, Bivalvia, Corbiculidae, Corbicula fluminea (Müller, 1774): First record for the Caatinga biome, northeastern Brazil

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2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1072 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Oliveira Santana ◽  
Maria Julia Martins Silva ◽  
Adriana Bocchiglieri ◽  
Silmara De Moraes Pantaleão ◽  
Renato Gomes Faria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Present Note ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Corbicula Fluminea ◽  
First Record ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Invading Species ◽  
Caatinga Biome ◽  
First Time

Corbicula fluminea is native mollusk from China. In Brazil, this species was first recorded in Rio Grande do Sul state in the late 70’s, being also recorded in the Amazonia basin between 1997 and 1998. The present note reports the occurrence of C. fluminea for the first time in the Caatinga biome and extends considerably the geographical distribution of this invading species in Brazil and consequently in South America. 

scholarly journals Geographic distribution of Physalaemus cicada Bokermann, 1966 (Anura: Leiuperidae) in Northeastern Brazil

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2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marciana Claudio da Silva ◽  
Deivid Batista de Oliveira ◽  
Herivelto Faustino de Oliveira ◽  
Igor Joventino Roberto ◽  
Drausio Honório Morais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Caatinga Biome

We The leiuperid genus Physalaemus is widespread in South America. The Maracas dwarf frog Physalaemus cicada occurs in southeastern and northeastern Brazil, mainly in Caatinga biome. Herein, we updated the distribution of P. cicada, presenting new data on distribution on Ceará, Pernambuco, Piauí and Rio Grande do Norte states, Brazil.

scholarly journals First record of Siphonops paulensis Boettger, 1892 (Gymnophiona: Siphonopidae) in the state of Sergipe, northeastern Brazil

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2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Oliveira Santana ◽  
Crizanto Brito De-Carvalho ◽  
Evellyn Borges de Freitas ◽  
Geziana Silva Siqueira Nunes ◽  
Renato Gomes Faria
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
First Record ◽  
The State ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Distrito Federal ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul

Siphonopidae is represented by 25 caecilians species in South America. In Brazil, Siphonops paulensis is found in the states of Maranhão, Rio Grande do Norte, Bahia, Tocantins, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, and in the Distrito Federal. Herein, we report the first record of Siphonops paulensis in the state of Sergipe, Brazil, Simão Dias municipality. This record significantly expands the distribution of the species in northeastern Brazil.

A Synopsis of Dicliptera (Acanthaceae) in Brazil, with the Description of Two New Species

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 340-348
Author(s):  
James Lucas da Costa-Lima ◽  
Earl Celestino de Oliveira Chagas
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
South America ◽  
The State ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
The North ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul ◽  
A New Species

Abstract—A synopsis of Dicliptera (Acanthaceae) for Brazil is presented. Six species are recognized: Dicliptera ciliaris, D. sexangularis, and D. squarrosa, widely distributed in South America; D. purpurascens, which ranges from the North Region of Brazil (in the state of Acre) to eastern Bolivia; D. gracilirama, a new species from the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil; and D. granchaquenha, a new species recorded in dry and semideciduous forests in Bolivia and western Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Furthermore, we propose new synonyms and designate lectotypes for eleven names. An identification key to the six accepted Dicliptera species in Brazil is provided.

A New Species of Justicia (Acanthaceae: Acanthoideae: Justicieae) from Northeastern Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 328-333
Author(s):  
Camila Alcantara ◽  
Gleison Soares ◽  
Francisco de Assis Ribeiro dos Santos ◽  
Marccus Alves
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
A New Species

Abstract—Justicia rubrobracteata, a new species from northeastern Brazil, is described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to J. aequilabris due to its shrubby habit, and terminal and axillary spicate inflorescences with red flowers. However, J. rubrobracteata is differentiated mainly by the shape and color of its bracts and bracteoles as well as an orangish macula in the corolla, and a torulose capsule. In addition, J. rubrobracteata is only known from northeastern Brazil, from the states of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte, while J. aequilabris is widely distributed in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. A table with the main morphological characters of both species is included, as well as photographs, a key to species of Justicia for the states of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte in northeastern Brazil, a distribution map of both species, and conservation data for the new species.

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