scholarly journals Vascular plant checklist in an area of extreme biological importance: filling gaps in the Caparaó National Park-ES, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Alves Araújo ◽  
Sustanis Horn Kunz ◽  
Henrique Machado Dias ◽  
João Paulo Fernandes Zorzanelli ◽  
Rafael Marian Callegaro
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
Vascular Plant ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Extinction Rates ◽  
Threat Categories ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Caparaó National Park ◽  
Espirito Santo

Abstract Regional floristic lists are essential for defining biodiversity conservation strategies and are key to assist in filling knowledge gaps. They aim to provide a data source for applying tools to reduce extinction rates and to conserve ecosystems. Herein we present the results of an inventory of vascular plants in a rainforest in the Caparaó National Park (CNP) and approach their implications for conservation and management of this protected area and the surrounding communities. We conducted botanical expeditions between the years 2012 and 2017 in a montane and upper-montane forest of the CNP. We found 361 species distributed in 78 families and 181 genera. The study area is home to new species for science that have recently been described in other publications outside that location, and 4 new records for Espírito Santo State; also 43 species listed in different extinction threat categories (VU, EN and CR) and another 190 categorized with lesser concerns (LC and NT). The families with the highest species richness were: Melastomataceae (41 spp.), Lauraceae and Myrtaceae (30), Orchidaceae (26), Rubiaceae (24), and Asteraceae (20). Our results contribute to greater knowledge of the CNP flora, of the montane environments in Brazil and the vegetation of Espírito Santo state, in addition to demonstrate the importance of this protected area to the conservation Atlantic Forest biodiversity.

The Eupatorieae tribe (Asteraceae) in Caparaó National Park, Espírito Santo / Minas Gerais, Brazil

Rodriguésia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Tamires de França Viana Lopes ◽  
Danilo Marques ◽  
Jimi Naoki Nakajima
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
New Record ◽  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Systematic Treatment ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Caparaó National Park ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
Forest Biome

Abstract The systematic treatment of Eupatorieae tribe (Asteraceae) in the Caparaó National Park, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil, was carried out. Identification key, descriptions, taxonomic comments, flowering and fruiting data, illustrations and conservation status were provided for the species. In total, 35 species from 16 genera and 11 subtribes were surveyed, highlighting the great richness of this tribe in forest formation and mountain higlands in this national park. The most diverse genus is Mikania (14 spp.), followed by Chromolaena (four spp). The other genera are represented by either one or two species each. Twenty-one species are exclusive to Brazil and four species are restricted for the Atlantic Forest. Three species are new occurrence from Minas Gerais, meanwhile nine species are new record from Espírito Santo and five new occurrence for the Atlantic Forest biome. Symphyopappus myricifolius is an endemic species for the Caparaó National Park mountain highlands, and M. additicia is an endangered species.

A new species of Passiflora L. (Passifloraceae), from Espírito Santo, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 186 (5) ◽  
pp. 292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Cristina Imig ◽  
ARMANDO CARLOS CERVI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Brazilian Flora ◽  
Caparaó National Park ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
A New Species

In this paper we describe and illustrate Passiflora junqueirae, a new species for the Brazilian flora. The new species was collected in the Caparaó National Park, Espírito Santo, Brazil, and belongs to the genus Passiflora, subgenus Passiflora, supersection Stipulata, section Granadillastrum.

scholarly journals BROMELIACEAE FROM CAPARAÓ NATIONAL PARK, MINAS GERAIS/ESPÍRITO SANTO STATES, BRAZIL, WITH NOTES ON DISTRIBUTION AND CONSERVATION

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (02) ◽  
pp. 271-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talita Mota Machado ◽  
Rafaela Campostrini Forzza ◽  
João Renato Stehmann
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Caparaó National Park ◽  
Espirito Santo

New species of flea-toad, genus Brachycephalus (Anura: Brachycephalidae) from the Atlantic Forest of Espírito Santo, Brazil

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5068 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-532
Author(s):  
DIEGO ALMEIDA-SILVA ◽  
THIAGO SILVA-SOARES ◽  
MIGUEL TREFAUT RODRIGUES ◽  
VANESSA KRUTH VERDADE
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
The State ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
The Third ◽  
Skin Smooth ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species of dull-colored flea-toad, genus Brachycephalus, from the Atlantic Forest of Caparaó mountains in southeastern Brazil. The new species is characterized by its diminutive size, “leptodactyliform” body, brownish color with an inverted V-shaped dark mark on dorsum, skin smooth, hyperossification and dorsal shield absent, linea masculinea absent, Fingers I and IV vestigial, Toe I externally absent, Toe II reduced but functional, Toes III and IV with pointed tips, Toe V vestigial, and ventral color uniformly brown. It is a leaf litter dweller, known only from type locality in the humid forests on the eastern slopes of Parque Nacional do Caparaó mountains, a protected area in the states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. It is the third flea-toad occurring in the state of Espírito Santo recovered as sister to all other Brachycephalus distributed from the state of São Paulo northward in the Atlantic Forest.  

scholarly journals Vascular plants on inselberg landscapes in Espírito Santo state: bases for the creation of a protected area in southeastern Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. e54760
Author(s):  
João Mário Comper Covre ◽  
Dayvid Rodrigues Couto ◽  
Henrique Machado Dias ◽  
João Paulo Fernandes Zorzanelli
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Vascular Plants ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Exposed Rock ◽  
Brazilian Flora ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
A New Species

Inselbergs are granitic or gneissic rocky outcrops prevalent in the landscape of southeastern Brazil. These ecosystems represent islands of isolated habitats that harbor a peculiar flora with high richness and endemism. The present study lists the species of vascular plants occurring in the Pedra da Andorinha Complex, located in the municipality of Jerônimo Monteiro/Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, southern Espírito Santo state, aiming to generate subsidies for the creation of a protected area. The survey was performed between July 2017 and October 2018, resulting in a record of 121 species, 96 genera, and 40 families. Bromeliaceae (17), Orchidaceae (12) and Fabaceae (10) were the richest families. The phytophysiognomy of exposed rock vegetation comprises a greater number of species (79 species) compared to the woody rupicolous communities (42). Eighteen of the collected species are threatened by extinction; a new species was discovered; and five were described based on materials previously collected in the studied location — Alcantarea patriae, Anthurium martinellii, Coleocephalocereus uebelmanniorum, Stigmatodon attenuatoides and Pitcairnia azouryi, the first four being endemic to the region. We also found Tabebuia reticulata, a rare species among Brazilian flora. Our results highlight the biological importance of the Pedra das Andorinhas Complex and reinforce the need to create a protected area to preserve biodiversity and the regional natural heritage.

Verbenaceae in Espírito Santo, Brazil: richness, patterns of geographic distribution and conservation

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 484 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-43
Author(s):  
PEDRO HENRIQUE CARDOSO ◽  
VANESSA IMACULADA DOS REIS VALÉRIO ◽  
LUIZ MENINI NETO ◽  
FÁTIMA REGINA GONÇALVES SALIMENA
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
The State ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Forest Remnants ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
Espirito Santo

Verbenaceae is represented in Brazil by 15 genera and ca. 290 species, with most of its richness in the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest domains. The state of Espírito Santo has an area of 46,184.1 km2, wholly embedded in the Atlantic Forest. Nonetheless, due to the intense environmental degradation in the state, only 10.5% of its original vegetation remains. The present study is part of the “Flora do estado do Espírito Santo” project and aims to provide a taxonomic treatment to Verbenaceae in the state, as well as to analyze its distribution patterns, together with preliminary conservation assessments for each species. It is based on morphological analysis of herbaria collections, field expeditions, and literature compilation. Distribution maps were made for each species, while the preliminary conservation assessments followed the criteria proposed by the IUCN. Verbenaceae is represented in the state of Espírito Santo by 31 species arranged in 11 genera: Aloysia (2 spp.), Bouchea (1 sp.). Casselia (1 sp.), Citharexylum (1 sp.), Glandularia (1 sp.), Lantana (10 spp.), Lippia (4 spp.), Petrea (1 sp.), Priva (2 spp.), Stachytarpheta (6 spp.) and Verbena (2 spp.). Eight species occurring in Espírito Santo are threatened with extinction. Three new records are verified, including species of the genus Lantana. The dense rainforest, which covers most of the state’s territory, presents the most significant number of species (20 spp.), followed by pioneer vegetations (12 spp.), seasonal semideciduous forests (11 spp.), inselbergs (8 spp.), and ecological refuges (2 spp.). The main richness centers for Verbenaceae in the state of Espírito Santo are the municipalities of Linhares, Santa Teresa, Vitória, Vila Velha, and Guarapari in this order. In contrast, the family is noticeably little represented in the northern region of the state, as well as near its borders, where the forest remnants are highly fragmented and scattered. The current results contribute to the taxonomic and biogeographic knowledge of Verbenaceae, to the creation of conservation strategies for threatened species in the State of sspírito Santo, and reinforce the need of fieldwork in several areas of the state.

scholarly journals Roost use by bats in Espírito Santo, Brazil: comparison of a protected area, a rural landscape, and an urban landscape

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Poliana Mendes ◽  
Thiago Bernardi Vieira ◽  
Monik Oprea ◽  
Daniel Brito ◽  
Albert David Ditchfield
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
Rural Landscape ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Espirito Santo

Los murciélagos utilizan una variedad de refugios, con funciones diferentes e importantes en la ecología del grupo. El conocimiento de estos refugios es importante en su gestión y conservación. Este estudio se realizó en tres localidades de Espíritu Santo, sudeste de Brasil: (1) Colina de Vargas (una zona protegida), (2) un paisaje rural, y (3) un paisaje urbano. En estas tres áreas se llevó a cabo la búsqueda activa de refugiospara instalar entre una y cuatro redes de niebla (dependiendo del tamaño del refugio) cerca de la entrada principal del refugio. Las redes se mantuvieron activas 3-6 horas después del atardecer. Se encontró un total de 12 refugios, cuatro en cada área, incluyendo: huecos de árboles, follaje, cuevas, grietas de las rocas, edificios, casas abandonadas, puentes y tuberías de aguas pluviales. Este es el primer registro de refugio natural de Lonchorhina aurita.

scholarly journals O turismo em Patrimônio da Penha (ES) e suas interfaces com o Parque Nacional do Caparaó

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Silveira Massini ◽  
Bruno Pereira Bedim ◽  
Ricardo Eustáquio Fonseca-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Institutional Aspects ◽  
Caparaó National Park

Este artigo discute o contexto do turismo na comunidade denominada Patrimônio da Penha, localizada no entorno do Parque Nacional do Caparaó, especificamente no município de Divino de São Lourenço (ES), local que possui grande biodiversidade e com isso muitos atrativos naturais. Analisam-se aspectos institucionais passando por suas estratégias de manejo e dados sobre o uso público. A partir do método etnográfico (Alberti, 1989), realiza-se um estudo de caso sobre o turismo na referida comunidade, ressaltando-se aspectos socioculturais constatados em pesquisas de campo, que demonstram o desenvolvimento turístico no distrito e as influências advindas da existência de uma unidade de conservação na região. Abstract This article discusses the context of tourism in the community called Patrimônio da Penha, located in the vicinity of the Caparaó National Park , specifically in the municipality of Divino de São Lourenço (ES, Brazil), a place that has great biodiversity and with that many natural attractions. It examines institutional aspects through their management strategies and data on public use. From the ethnographic method (Alberti, 1989), carried out a case study on tourism in that community, emphasizing sociocultural aspects observed in field surveys, which show the development of tourism in the district and the influences arising from the existence of a protected area in the region. Key Words: Community-Based Ecotourism; Caparaó National Park; Divino de São Lourenço; Patrimônio da Penha (ES)

scholarly journals Prevalence of liver condemnation due to bovine fasciolosis in Southern Espírito Santo: temporal distribution and economic losses

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cíntia das Chagas Bernardo ◽  
Milena Batista Carneiro ◽  
Barbara Rauta de Avelar ◽  
Dirlei Molinari Donatele ◽  
Isabella Vilhena Freire Martins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fasciola Hepatica ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Temporal Distribution ◽  
State Inspection ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Forest Protection ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Espirito Santo

The present study was conducted to evaluate the economic losses and temporal distribution of the prevalence of liver condemnation due to bovine fasciolosis. The abattoir in Atílio Vivácqua, in the South of the State of Espírito Santo, which is under state inspection by the veterinary service of the Livestock and Forest Protection Institute of Espírito Santo, was used as the data source. The prevalence of liver condemnation due to fasciolosis over the period 2006-2009 was calculated. The χ2 test, simple linear regression analysis and χ2 for trend were used, with a significance level of p < 0.05. Over the period analyzed, 110,956 cattle were slaughtered and the prevalence of liver condemnation due to Fasciola hepatica was 15.24% in 2006, 23.93% in 2007, 28.57% in 2008 and 28.24% in 2009. The historical trend of liver condemnation is an increasing trend, thus indicating that this parasitism has become established in the herd as a problem in this region, with prevalence similar to that of traditionally endemic regions. Condemnations occurred throughout the year, with the highest prevalence in April and May and with significant differences between the dry and wet seasons. The economic losses from liver condemnation can be considered high.

scholarly journals Deep Pools: Ecological Sanctuaries for Steindachneridion melanodermatum, a Large Endemic and Endangered Pimelodid of the Iguaçu River

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1700
Author(s):  
Lucileine de Assumpção ◽  
Maristela Cavicchioli Makrakis ◽  
Jhony Ferry Mendonça da Silva ◽  
Karane Allison Silvestre de Moraes ◽  
Suelen Fernanda Ranucci Pini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
Wild Population ◽  
Main Channel ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Hydroelectric Dams ◽  
Illegal Fishing ◽  
Preferred Habitat ◽  
River Stretch ◽  
Iguaçu River

Steindachneridion melanodermatum, an endemic and endangered species, is the largest catfish in the Lower Iguaçu River basin. Currently, the wild population of this species no longer exists in most of this basin, probably due to the loss of habitat by successive hydroelectric dams. This study evaluated the spatial distribution and abundance of S. melanodermatum in the last free-flowing river stretch of approximately 190 km downstream from the Salto Caxias Dam, upstream of the Iguaçu Falls, as well as some tributaries. Hydroacoustic and fishing campaigns were performed between September 2010 to December 2016 to characterize the preferred habitat. A total of 180 specimens was sampled with higher abundances in a protected area near Iguaçu Falls in the Iguaçu National Park. Twenty-four deep pools were identified with maximum depths ranging from 5 to 25 m: 21 pools were along the main channel of the Iguaçu River, and three pools were in tributaries. Deep pools are preferential habitats for this species, especially the deep pool called Poço Preto (P23) and its surroundings. Conservation strategies are required to protect these habitats and prevent S. melanodermatum from becoming extinct, such as establishing deep pools as ecological sanctuaries, intensifying the inspection of illegal fishing, and maintaining dam-free tributaries.

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