Species diversity and distribution of the amphibians and reptiles of Balgarka Natural Park, Central Stara Planina, Bulgaria

The amphibians and reptiles occurring in Balgarka Natural Park (NP), are a representative sample of the lowland and middle mountain range herpetofauna of the Stara Planina Mountains. Here we present the first detailed and targeted mapping for the NP. The data were collected mostly in 2012–2013, mainly based on visual searches using the transect method; additionally we sampled using funnel-trapping and dip-netting for the aquatic species. We collected data for all 96 of the 2×2 km UTM squares of the NP. Based on 1155 observations we identified ca. 7673 individuals (including amphibian larvae), from 10 species of amphibians (~46% of the species diversity at the national level), from which 4 were salamanders (Caudata, ~50%) and 6 tailless amphibians (Anura, ~43%), and 13 species of reptiles (Reptilia, ~35%), including 3 turtles (Testudines, 75%), 5 lizards (Sauria, ~33%), and 5 snakes (Serpentes, 28%).

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Diversity, distribution, and conservation status of Rubiaceae species in Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape, Luzon, Philippines

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity ◽

10.13057/biodiv/d220904 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (9) ◽

Author(s):

Rachel Biag ◽

GRECEBIO JONATHAN D. ALEJANDRO

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Endemic Species ◽

Protected Area ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Single Species ◽

Mountain Range ◽

Natural Park ◽

Sierra Madre ◽

Data Deficient ◽

Near Threatened

Abstract. Biag RA, Alejandro GJD. Diversity, distribution, and conservation status of Rubiaceae species in Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape, Luzon, Philippines. Biodiversitas 22: 3627-3636. Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape (PPLS) is the largest protected area (PA) in the province of Cagayan, Luzon, Philippines. As part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range and being contiguous with the Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, there is no doubt that this PA would display species endemism and richness. Hence, botanical surveys through purposive sampling in seven barangays/districts were conducted in the PPLS to determine the species diversity and distribution of Rubiaceae. This study also aims to identify the endemic species and determine their conservation status. Forty-two species of Rubiaceae belonging to 19 genera and 13 tribes were documented in the current study. The most species-rich tribes are Spermacoceae (9 sp.), followed by Psychotrieae (7 sp.), Pavetteae (6 sp.), Naucleae (5 sp.), Ixoreae (4 sp.), Aleisantheae (2 sp.), Mussaendeae (2 sp.), and Vanguerieae (2 sp.). The rest of the tribes, i.e., Augusteae, Coffeeae, Gardenieae, Knoxieae, and Morindeae, are represented by a single species. Minanga, Nabbabalayan and Sisim harbor the most species. Results show that 19 Philippine endemic species are thriving in the PPLS. Of these, four are threatened species; one is near threatened, three being least concern, two as data deficient, and the rest were not evaluated.

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Ecosystems of protected area of the Natural Park “Medeu”

Проблемы ботаники Южной Сибири и Монголии ◽

10.14258/pbssm.2021031 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 169-173

Author(s):

L. A. Dimeyeva ◽

V. N. Permitina ◽

R. E. Sadvokasov ◽

B. Sh. Kaliyev ◽

Zh. K. Salmukhanbetova

Keyword(s):

Protected Area ◽

Buffer Zone ◽

Mountain Range ◽

Natural Ecosystems ◽

Red Data Book ◽

Malus Sieversii ◽

Natural Park ◽

Data Book ◽

Celtis Australis ◽

Anthropogenic Ecosystems

The article presents the results of mapping ecosystems of the protected area of the Natural Park “Medeu”,located on the northern slope of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range. The map of ecosystems and a legend has beencompiled. The legend contains 13 numbers. The largest sections of the legend are the natural ecosystems of the protectedarea and the natural-anthropogenic ecosystems of the buffer zone and the zone of limited economic activity. The habitatsof species from Red Data book of Kazakhstan that form communities (Malus sieversii (Ledeb.) M. Roem., Armeniacavulgaris Lam., Celtis australis subsp. caucasica (Willd.) C. C. Towns. identified, and their brief characteristics are given.

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Baseline Assessments of Wildlife Biodiversity Within Selected Areas of Central Visayas, Philippines

Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management ◽

10.3329/jbcbm.v6i2.55244 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 27-34

Author(s):

RP Jose ◽

WA Aureo ◽

CI Narido ◽

TD Reyes Jr ◽

MB Sarnowski

Keyword(s):

Species Richness ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Diversity Index ◽

Population Trends ◽

Species Richness And Diversity ◽

Natural Park ◽

Biodiversity Inventories ◽

Baseline Information ◽

High Diversity ◽

Areas Of Protection

A comprehensive inventory of faunal biodiversity was conducted within three Key Biodiversity Areas of Central Visayas. Mt. Bandilaan Natural Park (MBNP), Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park (BTLNP), and Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape (RSPL). Three primary wildlife groups were surveyed: bats, birds and amphibians. Species diversity and population trends were then analyzed to assess areas of biodiversity importance. RSPL generally had the highest species richness and diversity index while MBNP consistently had the lowest. When pooled. The surveyed areas resulted in a high diversity index and rate of endemicity showing the importance of multiple areas of protection. These findings can be utilized to prioritize habitat protection as well as to serve as a baseline information for future biodiversity inventories. J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2020, 6(2): 27-34

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Abundance, Activity, Diversity, and Species Interactions of Ground-Dwelling Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Open Versus Canopied Habitats in Central Georgia (USA)

Journal of Entomological Science ◽

10.18474/0749-8004-55.4.469 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 55 (4) ◽

pp. 469-486

Author(s):

Reid M. Ipser ◽

Wayne A. Gardner

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Population Density ◽

Species Interactions ◽

Native Species ◽

Fire Ant ◽

Red Imported Fire Ant ◽

Visual Searches ◽

Georgia Population ◽

Open Versus ◽

Imported Fire Ant

Abstract The red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), and ground-dwelling ant species native to Georgia were observed and studied in tree-canopied and open uncanopied habitats in two state parks in central Georgia. Population density, native species diversity, and interactions of native species with each other and with the invasive S. invicta were determined and compared in the two habitats. Sampling methods included pitfall traps, baits, collection of leaf litter, and visual searches. In comparison to the open uncanopied habitats, red imported fire ant population density was lower in tree-canopied habitats, and native ant species diversity was greater in the canopied habitats. We also observed native species competing with red imported fire ants more intensely in canopied than in open habitats primarily by foraging activity and by predation of S. invicta reproductives. Our results suggest that native ant species can suppress S. invicta population numbers and density and that competition by native ant species should be considered in approaches of managing red imported fire ant.

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Model of the assessment of the critical risk of extinction and the priorities of protection of endangered aquatic species at the national level

Biodiversity and Conservation ◽

10.1007/s10531-006-9130-x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. 2471-2493 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

V. Simić ◽

Snežana Simić ◽

M. Paunović ◽

P. Cakić

Keyword(s):

National Level ◽

Aquatic Species ◽

Risk Of Extinction

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Rice field fisheries: Wild aquatic species diversity, food provision services and contribution to inland fisheries

Fisheries Research ◽

10.1016/j.fishres.2020.105615 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 229 ◽

pp. 105615 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sarah Freed ◽

Yumiko Kura ◽

Vichet Sean ◽

Samonn Mith ◽

Philippa Cohen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Rice Field ◽

Aquatic Species ◽

Inland Fisheries ◽

Food Provision

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Mammals from the Tarascan Plateau, Michoacán, México.

Revista Mexicana de Mastozoologia ◽

10.22201/ie.20074484e.1999.4.1.81 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 53 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Constantino Orduña Trejo ◽

Alondra Castro Campillo ◽

José Ramírez Pulido

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Species Composition ◽

Key Words ◽

Deciduous Forest ◽

First Record ◽

The State ◽

Rodent Species ◽

Tropical Deciduous Forest ◽

Oak Forest ◽

Mountain Range

Resumen: Se examinaron 568 ejemplares de mamíferos nativos de 49 especies, procedentes de 49 localidades de la Meseta Tarasca o Sierra Purépecha del Estado de Michoacán, México. Las especies encontradas en esta región del Eje Volcánico Transversal incluyen 1 marsupial, 2 insectívoros, 17 quirópteros, 2 carnívoros, 24 roedores y 1 lagomorfo. Para calcular la diversidad de especies en los cuatro hábitats muestreados, se utilizaron las 2 especies de insectívoros y 21 de roedores. De mayor a menor diversidad, en el bosque de pino-encino se recolectaron 201 individuos de 15 especies (H’ = 2.49), en el bosque tropical caducifolio 142 de 15 especies (H’ = 2.43), en el bosque de oyamel 92 individuos de 10 especies (H’ = 2.01) y en las áreas de ecotono 52 individuos de cuatro especies (H’ = 1.15). El registro de Hylonycteris underwoodi es el primero para las partes altas del Estado de Michoacán. Abstract: We examined 568 specimens of native mammals belonging to 47 species from 49 localities of the Tarascan Plateau or Sierra Purépecha mountain range in the State of Michoacán, México. Species composition of this enclave in the Transvolcanic Belt is 1 marsupial, 2 insectivores, 17 bats, 2 carnivores, 24 rodents, and 1 lagomorph. To calculate the species diversity according to the four sampled habitats, only the 2 insectivore and 21 rodent species were included. From higher to lower diversity values, we found 201 specimens from 15 species in pine-oak forest (H’ = 2.49), 142 from 15 species in tropical deciduous forest (H’ = 2.43), 92 specimens belonging to 10 species fir forest (H’ = 2.01), and 52 from four species in an ecotonal area (H’ =1.15). Hylonycteris underwoodi is the first record for the highlands from the State of Michoacan. Key words: Mammals, distribution, diversity, Tarascan Plateau, Michoacán.

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Amphibians and reptiles from the Mt. Hamiguitan Range of eastern Mindanao Island, Philippines: new distribution records

Check List ◽

10.15560/13.3.2121 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 2121 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Christian E. Supsup ◽

Faith M. Guinto ◽

Bernard R. Redoblado ◽

Rai S. Gomez

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

New Records ◽

Conservation Status ◽

The Philippines ◽

Mountain Range ◽

Remote Areas ◽

The Past ◽

Fragmented Forests ◽

Species Occurrences ◽

New Distribution

Despite extensive surveys conducted in the past, many remote areas in the Philippines remain unexplored and many species are unknown to science. The Mount Hamiguitan Range (MHR) is among these areas, containing large remaining forests tracts. In this study, we report new records of amphibians and reptiles from MHR and propose removing two species from the previously listed species from this mountain range. We used standardized techniques to sample populations of amphibians and reptiles in fragmented forests of Mt. Hamiguitan. Our survey resulted in 16 new records of species (four frogs, three lizards and nine snakes). Combining our results with previous studies, the known species diversity from the MHR is now increased to a total of 61 taxa. Our results highlight the underestimated diversity of herpetofauna of Mt. Hamiguitan, and we discuss the importance of repeated surveys for determining species occurrences and assessing their conservation status.

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Prevalence of DSM-5 mental disorders in a nationally representative sample of children in Taiwan: methodology and main findings

Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences ◽

10.1017/s2045796018000793 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Yi-Lung Chen ◽

Wei J. Chen ◽

Kuan-Chia Lin ◽

Lih-Jong Shen ◽

Susan Shur-Fen Gau

Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Representative Sample ◽

Public Awareness ◽

National Level ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Tic Disorders ◽

Prevalence Rates ◽

Dsm 5 ◽

Oppositional Defiant ◽

Nationally Representative

Abstract Aims There has been a lack of prevalence estimates of DSM-5 mental disorders in child populations at the national level worldwide. This study estimated the lifetime and 6-month prevalence of mental disorders according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria in Taiwanese children. Methods Taiwan's National Epidemiological Study of Child Mental Disorders used the stratified cluster sampling to select 69 schools in Taiwan resulting in a nationally representative sample of 4816 children in grades 3 (n = 1352), 5 (n = 1297) and 7 (n = 2167). All the participants underwent face-to-face psychiatric interviews using the Kiddie-Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia-Epidemiological version, modified for the DSM-5, and they and their parents completed questionnaires. The inverse probability censoring weighting (IPCW)-adjusted prevalence was reported to minimise non-response bias. Results The IPCW-adjusted prevalence rates of mental disorders decreased by 0.1–0.5% than raw weighted prevalence. The IPCW-adjusted weighted lifetime and 6-month prevalence rates for overall mental disorders were 31.6 and 25.0%, respectively. The most prevalent mental disorders (lifetime, 6-month) were anxiety disorders (15.2, 12.0%) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (10.1, 8.7%), followed by sleep disorders, tic disorders, oppositional defiant disorder and autism spectrum disorder. The prevalence rates of new DSM-5 mental disorders, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder were low (<1%). Conclusions Our findings, similar to the DSM-IV prevalence rates reported in Western countries, indicate that DSM-5 mental disorders are common in the Taiwanese child population and suggest the need for public awareness, early detection and prevention.

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