Variation in dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) assemblages in a tropical forest remnant from a Mexican National Park
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Resumo: | The Cañón del Sumidero National Park (PNCS) is a priority area for conservation, but there are few studies on its fauna, which evidences the need for further basic studies to produce adequate knowledge on its biodiversity. This study aimed to determine dung beetle assemblages temporal distribution, trophic preference, and daily activity patterns. We conducted samplings using baited pitfall traps in a PNCS tropical sub deciduous forest remnant, during the dry and rainy seasons between 2014 and 2015. We captured a total of 863 individuals of 20 species, 12 genera, and five tribes of Scarabaeinae. Estimators suggest that we obtained high faunistic representation (> 80%), but species richness is low compared to other regional studies. The community was characterized by a high number of rare species and few dominant species. We captured the greatest richness and abundance during rainy months, however, species composition between seasons did not differ significantly. Trophic preference was mainly generalist and we considered only four species as specialists to tapir dung. We observed a clear segregation between activity hours. Nevertheless, we determined only nine species as specialists (six nocturnal and three diurnal) and two others had generalist habits. The low diversity we found could be influenced by the constant pressure of the urban area and non-native species within the park, which alter the dung beetle assemblages. However, performing samplings for longer periods and using a wider range of resources would help us obtain more robust results and better understand species distribution patterns. |
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Variation in dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) assemblages in a tropical forest remnant from a Mexican National ParkCañón del SumideroProtected areaSub deciduous forestTemporal distributionTrophic preferenceThe Cañón del Sumidero National Park (PNCS) is a priority area for conservation, but there are few studies on its fauna, which evidences the need for further basic studies to produce adequate knowledge on its biodiversity. This study aimed to determine dung beetle assemblages temporal distribution, trophic preference, and daily activity patterns. We conducted samplings using baited pitfall traps in a PNCS tropical sub deciduous forest remnant, during the dry and rainy seasons between 2014 and 2015. We captured a total of 863 individuals of 20 species, 12 genera, and five tribes of Scarabaeinae. Estimators suggest that we obtained high faunistic representation (> 80%), but species richness is low compared to other regional studies. The community was characterized by a high number of rare species and few dominant species. We captured the greatest richness and abundance during rainy months, however, species composition between seasons did not differ significantly. Trophic preference was mainly generalist and we considered only four species as specialists to tapir dung. We observed a clear segregation between activity hours. Nevertheless, we determined only nine species as specialists (six nocturnal and three diurnal) and two others had generalist habits. The low diversity we found could be influenced by the constant pressure of the urban area and non-native species within the park, which alter the dung beetle assemblages. However, performing samplings for longer periods and using a wider range of resources would help us obtain more robust results and better understand species distribution patterns.Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Museu de Zoologia (MZUSP).2021-06-04info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/paz/article/view/16856010.11606/1807-0205/2021.61.50Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia; v. 61 (2021); e20216150Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia; Vol. 61 (2021); e20216150Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia; Vol. 61 (2021); e202161501807-02050031-1049reponame:Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia (Online)instname:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)instacron:USPenghttps://www.revistas.usp.br/paz/article/view/168560/172166Copyright (c) 2021 Papéis Avulsos de Zoologiahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSánchez-Hernández, GibránGómez, BenignoRodríguez-López, Misraim EdivaldoDávila-Sánchez, Rolando AntonioChamé-Vázquez, Eduardo Rafael2021-01-07T16:23:42Zoai:revistas.usp.br:article/168560Revistahttps://www.revistas.usp.br/pazPUBhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/paz/oaipublicacaomz@usp.br ; einicker@usp.br1807-02050031-1049opendoar:2023-01-12T16:42:01.625843Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia (Online) - Universidade de São Paulo (USP)false |
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Variation in dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) assemblages in a tropical forest remnant from a Mexican National Park |
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Variation in dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) assemblages in a tropical forest remnant from a Mexican National Park |
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Variation in dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) assemblages in a tropical forest remnant from a Mexican National Park Sánchez-Hernández, Gibrán Cañón del Sumidero Protected area Sub deciduous forest Temporal distribution Trophic preference |
title_short |
Variation in dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) assemblages in a tropical forest remnant from a Mexican National Park |
title_full |
Variation in dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) assemblages in a tropical forest remnant from a Mexican National Park |
title_fullStr |
Variation in dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) assemblages in a tropical forest remnant from a Mexican National Park |
title_full_unstemmed |
Variation in dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) assemblages in a tropical forest remnant from a Mexican National Park |
title_sort |
Variation in dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) assemblages in a tropical forest remnant from a Mexican National Park |
author |
Sánchez-Hernández, Gibrán |
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Sánchez-Hernández, Gibrán Gómez, Benigno Rodríguez-López, Misraim Edivaldo Dávila-Sánchez, Rolando Antonio Chamé-Vázquez, Eduardo Rafael |
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Gómez, Benigno Rodríguez-López, Misraim Edivaldo Dávila-Sánchez, Rolando Antonio Chamé-Vázquez, Eduardo Rafael |
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Sánchez-Hernández, Gibrán Gómez, Benigno Rodríguez-López, Misraim Edivaldo Dávila-Sánchez, Rolando Antonio Chamé-Vázquez, Eduardo Rafael |
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Cañón del Sumidero Protected area Sub deciduous forest Temporal distribution Trophic preference |
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Cañón del Sumidero Protected area Sub deciduous forest Temporal distribution Trophic preference |
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The Cañón del Sumidero National Park (PNCS) is a priority area for conservation, but there are few studies on its fauna, which evidences the need for further basic studies to produce adequate knowledge on its biodiversity. This study aimed to determine dung beetle assemblages temporal distribution, trophic preference, and daily activity patterns. We conducted samplings using baited pitfall traps in a PNCS tropical sub deciduous forest remnant, during the dry and rainy seasons between 2014 and 2015. We captured a total of 863 individuals of 20 species, 12 genera, and five tribes of Scarabaeinae. Estimators suggest that we obtained high faunistic representation (> 80%), but species richness is low compared to other regional studies. The community was characterized by a high number of rare species and few dominant species. We captured the greatest richness and abundance during rainy months, however, species composition between seasons did not differ significantly. Trophic preference was mainly generalist and we considered only four species as specialists to tapir dung. We observed a clear segregation between activity hours. Nevertheless, we determined only nine species as specialists (six nocturnal and three diurnal) and two others had generalist habits. The low diversity we found could be influenced by the constant pressure of the urban area and non-native species within the park, which alter the dung beetle assemblages. However, performing samplings for longer periods and using a wider range of resources would help us obtain more robust results and better understand species distribution patterns. |
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Copyright (c) 2021 Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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Copyright (c) 2021 Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
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Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Museu de Zoologia (MZUSP). |
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Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Museu de Zoologia (MZUSP). |
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