scholarly journals Dragonflies (Insecta: Odonata) from Mananciais da Serra, a Tropical-Araucaria Forest ecotonal remnant in the southern Atlantic Forest, state of Paraná, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Breno Rodrigo Araujo ◽  
Ângelo Parise Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
New Records ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Serra Do Mar ◽  
Neotropical Species ◽  
Small Streams ◽  
The World ◽  
Mountain Chain ◽  
Occurrence Records

This study provides a comprehensive checklist of Odonata species from the protected area of Mananciais da Serra. The survey was conducted in the endangered Atlantic Forest domain at the southern Serra do Mar mountain chain within a well-preserved area in the municipality of Piraquara, state of Paraná, Brazil. Adults and larvae were sampled between June 2017 and March 2020 using different techniques in numerous mesohabitats, including phytotelmata, pools, small streams, and large reservoirs. A total of 1,708 specimens from 9 families, 43 genera and 84 species were sampled resulting in 53 new records for the state of Paraná, almost doubling the known occurrence records for dragonflies and damselflies in that state. Furthermore, two hitherto undescribed females from the genera Planiplax and Heteragrion, four ultimate stadium larvae from Planiplax, Neocordulia, Heteragrion, and Acanthagrion, and five undescribed species were detected, one each from the genera Heteragrion, Progomphus, Brechmorhoga, Erythrodiplax, and Dasythemis. The estimated richness of odonates in this area is greater than 100 species, while the observed richness corresponding to almost 10% of all Odonata species in Brazil, the species-richest country in the world. These results reiterate the need to investigate undersampled areas to improve knowledge on diversity, taxonomy, and distribution of neotropical species. Finally, taxonomic notes for some species, including the rare corduliid Neocordulia mambucabensis Costa & T.C. Santos, 2000, are provided.

scholarly journals Re-discovering jaguar in remaining coastal Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil by non-invasive DNA analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andiara Silos Moraes de Castro Souza ◽  
Bruno Henrique Saranholi ◽  
Peter Gransden Crawshaw Jr. ◽  
Agustin Javier Paviolo ◽  
Lilian Elaine Rampim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
Dna Analysis ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Top Predator ◽  
Resident Population ◽  
Serra Do Mar ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
The Status

Abstract Jaguar populations have been declining in Brazil mostly due to habitat loss and fragmentation, conflict with humans, poaching and reduction of prey. This is dramatically true in the Atlantic Forest, where occurrence of this large felid is now restricted to very few remaining areas. We used a non-invasive DNA analysis to search through felid scats collected in the Santa Virginia Unit (SVU) of the Serra do Mar State Park, to test for the potential presence of jaguar there. Our results indicated at least three individuals (two females and one male) inside SVU, thus confirming at least temporary presence of this top predator in this important protected area. It is now crucial to intensify studies in that area and surroundings, to evaluate the status of these individuals and identify conservation needs to urgently improve the prospects for the establishment of a resident population, allowing it to expand to adjoining units of the Serra do Mar State Park and Serra da Bocaina National Park.

scholarly journals Amphibia, Anura, Centrolenidae, Vitreorana uranoscopa (Müller, 1924): new record for the northeastern region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Check List ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 841 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcoandre Savaris ◽  
Silvana Lampert ◽  
Elaine Maria Lucas ◽  
Angelo Vinicius da Rosa Peres ◽  
Juliana Orsato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Pattern ◽  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
New Record ◽  
New Records ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Northeast Region ◽  
The World ◽  
Forest Biome

The Atlantic Forest Biome is among the world’s hotspots for biodiversity conservation and concentrates the greatest diversity of amphibians in the world. However, information on the distribution pattern of species is largely unknown in this biome. This study report new records of Vitreorana uranoscopa for northeast region of Rio Grande do Sul.

scholarly journals Some ornithological observations of interest from Área de Reserva para Parque Nacional San Rafael, Itapúa department, Paraguay

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Paul Smith ◽  
◽  
Marcin Sidelnik ◽  
Ismael Tirados Amez ◽  
Sergio D. Ríos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
New Records ◽  
Additional Species ◽  
Upper Paraná Atlantic Forest ◽  
San Rafael

at 72,849 ha the “Área de Reserva para Parque Nacional San Rafael” (departamentos itapúa and caazapá) is the second largest block of upper paraná atlantic forest remaining in eastern paraguay and widely considered the highest priority for conservation of the endemic atlantic forest avifauna in the country (cartes et al. 2008). the avifauna of the reserve has been well documented (lowen et al. 1996, madroño et al. 1997, Smith et al. 2006, esquivel et al. 2007, esquivel and peris 2011, Smith and clay 2015) with most field effort in recent years concentrated on estancia nueva gambach (pro cosara). detailed descriptions of this locality are provided by cartes (2008), esquivel and peris (2011) and Smith and clay (2015). the San rafael reserve list stands at 426 spe- cies, making it the most ornithologically diverse protected area for birds in paraguay (Smith and clay 2015). here we provide documentation for five additional species which take the park total to 431 species, including two new records for itapúa department and formal documentation of one species for paraguay that was previously known only from literature reports. additionally we provide information on three additional ob- servations of interest.

scholarly journals Degree of threat to the biological diversity in the Ilha Grande State Park (RJ) and guidelines for conservation

2002 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. R. ALHO ◽  
M. SCHNEIDER ◽  
L. A. VASCONCELLOS
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Secondary Forest ◽  
Forest Growth ◽  
Human Occupation ◽  
Herbaceous Vegetation ◽  
Serra Do Mar ◽  
Rocky Outcrops ◽  
Mountain Chain ◽  
Landscape Units

The State Park of Ilha Grande is only a part (5,594 hectares) of the entire island (19,300 hectares) which is located off the south coast of Rio de Janeiro state, between the cities of Mangaratiba and Angra dos Reis. Approximately half of the Park area (47%) is covered by dense Atlantic forest. The secondary forest growth is in a process of ecological succession close to attaining maturity (43%) and the remaining part (10%) is composed of human-altered areas (1%), rocky outcrops with herbaceous vegetation (7%), mangroves and beaches (2%). The fauna is well represented but already shows signs of degradation with introduced species. The analysis of the degree of threat has shown that the dense forest habitat has a relatively stable status of conservation while the secondary forest, the mangrove and the herbaceous vegetation on rocky outcrops (and their fauna) are categorized as vulnerable. The area altered by human occupation is considered threatened. Since the coastal area where Ilha Grande is located is well known for its beautiful scenery (known as the green coast, because of the contrast between the ocean and the Atlantic forest covering the Serra do Mar mountain chain). There is a strong possibility for tourism to become the means in which to achieve economic sustainability for conservation. Contradictorily, tourism is also the major threat to local biodiversity and its landscape units. Because tourism is not organized and controlled, during high season the numbers grow above local capacity, giving rise to a proliferation of hotels, guesthouses and camping grounds. The resulting untreated open sewage, random garbage disposal and other harmful activities form the major threats to biodiversity.

scholarly journals Herpetofauna of protected areas in the Caatinga I: Raso da Catarina Ecological Station (Bahia, Brazil)

Check List ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Antonio Garda ◽  
Taís Borges Costa ◽  
Carlos Roberto dos Santos-Silva ◽  
Daniel Oliveira Mesquita ◽  
Renato Gomes Faria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
New Records ◽  
Pitfall Trap ◽  
Temporary Ponds ◽  
Potential Influence ◽  
Lizard Species ◽  
Forest Habitats

We provide a list of amphibian and squamate species collected in the Raso da Catarina Ecological Station, Bahia state, Brazil, during two distinct periods. An initial visual inventory of amphibians was conducted monthly from March 2010 to February 2011, using transects in a forest and temporary ponds. The second inventory was conducted over a 30-day period between March and April, 2012, when 37 pitfall trap arrays, each consisting of four buckets and supplementary glue traps, were set in low scrub and forest, complemented by opportunistic searches. A total of 19 lizard species, two amphisbaenians, 21 frogs, and 11 snakes were recorded during the study. New records for the protected area include 10 lizards, one amphisbaenian, 15 amphibians, and 11 snakes (36 species in total). Several species typical of the Atlantic Forest were collected, reflecting the potential influence of this biome, especially in the sampled forest habitats (Mata da Pororoca).

scholarly journals New occurrence records for stygobiontic invertebrates from the Edwards and Trinity aquifers in west-central Texas, USA

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley D. Nissen ◽  
Thomas J. Devitt ◽  
Nathan F. Bendik ◽  
Andrew G. Gluesenkamp ◽  
Randy Gibson
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
West Central ◽  
Central Texas ◽  
Occurrence Records

We report new occurrence records for stygobiontic invertebrates from the Edwards and Trinity aquifers in Blanco, Hays, and Travis counties of central Texas, USA. Our collection includes seven species from four families: Caecidoteareddelli (Steeves, 1968), Asellidae; Crangonyxnr.pseudogracilis Bousfield, 1958, Stygobromusbalconis (Hubricht, 1943), Stygobromusbifurcatus (Holsinger, 1967), and Stygobromusrusselli (Holsinger, 1967), Crangonyctidae; Sphalloplanamohri Hyman, 1938, Kenkiidae; and Cirolanides sp., Cirolanidae. Specimens of Caecidoteareddelli and Crangonyxnr.pseudogracilis are new records for Hays County and Travis county, respectively. Specimens of an undescribed species of Cirolanides were collected from a well in Hays County and from two localities in Travis County.

scholarly journals New records of buffy-tufted-ear marmoset Callithrix aurita (É. Geoffroy, 1812), in a protected area of Teresópolis, Brazilian Atlantic Forest

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Vitor Guniel-Cunha ◽  
Paulo Rodrigo-Dias ◽  
Ricardo De Barros Mello Filho ◽  
Jorge Luiz do Nascimento ◽  
Carlos Eudardo De Viveiros Grelle
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Habitat Loss ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
New Records ◽  
Secondary Forest ◽  
Primate Species ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Natural Park ◽  
Forest Sites ◽  
Callithrix Aurita

Callithrix aurita, an Atlantic Forest endemic primate, is a threatened species due to habitat loss, deforestation, interspecific competition and hybridization. In 2018, it entered the list of the world's 25-most threatened primate species, therefore, new occurrence sites must help in its conservation. Transects in the Montanhas de Teresópolis Municipal Natural Park and occasional sampling on the surrounding roads, using playback, have been carried out between March 2020 and January 2021. Eleven new records were made of the occurrence of the species in and around the PNMMT, in secondary forest sites with altitudes between 711 and 1000m. These records reinforce the importance of the Park for the conservation of this primate. The presence of this species can help the planning and management of this protected area, indicating areas for preservation.

Revision of the new world fauna of Mesembrina Meigen (Diptera: Muscidae) with the description of a new neotropical species

Zootaxa ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 1689 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
JAMES S. KUCHTA ◽  
JADE SAVAGE
Keyword(s):  
Boreal Forest ◽  
New World ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
World Species ◽  
Neotropical Species ◽  
The World ◽  
High Elevations ◽  
New Synonymy ◽  
World Fauna ◽  
Nearctic Region

The large striking flies of the genus Mesembrina are typically found in boreal forest and at high elevations throughout the Northern Hemisphere. While it is known that most species are decomposers of ungulate dung, biological and taxonomic information on the New World fauna of Mesembrina is mostly out of date or unreliable. Consequently, the Nearctic taxa have been revised, resulting in the new synonymy of Mesembrina solitaria (Knab) with Mesembrina decipiens Loew, making M. decipiens the only species of the genus with a confirmed Holarctic distribution. Mesembrina latreillii Robineau-Desvoidy, contrary to previous indications, may be restricted to the Nearctic Region. The first Neotropical member of the genus, Mesembrina nigribasis sp. nov. is described. To place the New World fauna in context, a key to the world species of Mesembrina is provided. This key includes a species designated by Hennig as “resplendens subspecies” from the Palaearctic, which is a distinct but undescribed species.

scholarly journals Polyporales and similar poroid genera (Basidiomycota) from Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar, São Paulo State, Brazil

Hoehnea ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-157
Author(s):  
Ricardo Matheus Pires ◽  
Viviana Motato-Vásquez ◽  
Mauro Carpes Westphalen ◽  
Adriana de Mello Gugliotta
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
New Records ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Full Description ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Species List ◽  
Serra Do Mar ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
São Paulo State ◽  
First Time

ABSTRACT This survey presents the first species list of the poroid fungi (Polyporales and related genera) from Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar, Núcleo Santa Virgínia, the largest area of the Atlantic forest in Brazil. A total of 68 species, 38 genera and ten families were found in the studied area. Antrodiella luteocontexta, Ceriporiopsis flavilutea, Diplomitoporus navisporus, Flaviporus venustus, Grammothele fuligo, Oxyporus latemarginatus, Perenniporia cremeopora, Postia subcaesia and Postia tephroleuca are recorded for the first time to São Paulo State and Dichomitus campestris and Postia undosa represent the first records in Brazil. Full description of the new records in Brazil, comments about the new records in São Paulo State, as well as pictures and an identification key are provided.

New additions to the Brazilian fauna of the genus Scytodes Latreille (Araneae: Scytodidae) with emphasis on the Atlantic Forest species

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2116 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
CRISTINA A. RHEIMS ◽  
ANTONIO D. BRESCOVIT
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Forest Species ◽  
Brazilian Savannah ◽  
Brazilian Species ◽  
The World ◽  
Senior Synonym ◽  
Transition Areas

The present study is the fourth of a series dealing with the Brazilian Scytodidae fauna and emphasizes the Atlantic Forest species. Nevertheless, other undescribed species from different biomes were also included, in order to supply as much knowledge possible on the Neotropical Scytodidae fauna. Thirty two species are newly described: Scytodes tapacura n. sp., S. itabaiana n. sp., S. saaristoi n. sp., S. una n. sp. and S. guapiassu n. sp., S. maromba n. sp., S. tyaia n. sp., S. jurubatuba n. sp., S. bocaina n. sp., S. genebra n. sp., S. itapecerica n. sp., S. antonina n. sp. and S. chopim n. sp., S. pintodarochai n. sp., S. ytu n. sp., S. tabuleiro n. sp., S. maquine n. sp., S. chapeco n. sp., S. imbituba n. sp., S. ilhota n. sp. and S. turvo n. sp. from the Atlantic Forest, S. tapuia n. sp., S. adisi n. sp., S. mangabeiras n. sp., S. marlieria n. sp., S. nambiobyrassu n. sp. and S. vassununga n. sp., from Cerrado (Brazilian savannah), S. sincora n. sp., from Caatinga, S. caratinga n. sp., S. domhelvecio n. sp., S. brignolii n. sp. and S. bonito n. sp., from transition areas between Cerrado and Atlantic Forest. In addition, Scytodes lineatipes Taczanowski is considered a senior synonym of S. romitii Caporiacco. With this paper the number of native Brazilian species of Scytodes is increased from 41 to 73, representing almost 40% of the Scytodes fauna of the world.

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