Niche overlap between two sympatric frugivorous Neotropical primates: improving ecological niche models using closely-related taxa
Ecological niche models (ENMs) are widely used tools for predicting species geographic distribution as a function of environmental variables. The inclusion of biotic factors in the predictor suite can significantly increase the predictive power of such models, leading to a model closer to the realiz...
| Autor principal: | Cavalcante, Thiago |
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| Outros Autores: | Souza Jesus, Anamélia de, Rabelo, Rafael M., Messias, Mariluce Rezende, Valsecchi, João, Ferraz, Daniel, Gusmão, Almerio Camara, Silva, Odair Diogo da, Faria, Luciano, Barnett, Adrian Ashton |
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oai:repositorio:1-23268 Niche overlap between two sympatric frugivorous Neotropical primates: improving ecological niche models using closely-related taxa Cavalcante, Thiago Souza Jesus, Anamélia de Rabelo, Rafael M. Messias, Mariluce Rezende Valsecchi, João Ferraz, Daniel Gusmão, Almerio Camara Silva, Odair Diogo da Faria, Luciano Barnett, Adrian Ashton Biodiversity Data Set Frugivory Habitat Loss Neotropic Ecozone Niche Overlap Primate Spider Amazonia Bolivia Brazil Peru Ateles belzebuth chamek Ateles Paniscus Lagothrix Lagothrix cana Primates en Ecological niche models (ENMs) are widely used tools for predicting species geographic distribution as a function of environmental variables. The inclusion of biotic factors in the predictor suite can significantly increase the predictive power of such models, leading to a model closer to the realized niche for the species under investigation. In this study, we provide evidence of niche overlap between gray woolly monkeys (Lagothrix cana) and black-faced black spider monkeys (Ateles chamek) based on locality and ecological data covering their complete geographic range in the Amazon forests of Brazil, Peru and Bolivia. We also estimate the potential distribution of L. cana using environmental predictors, and the distribution of A. chamek as a biotic factor. Finally, we quantified current and future habitat loss and areas under legal protection. We found that only 39% of the L. cana area of occupancy is under legal protection and that the species could potentially lose up to 58% of habitat in the next 30 years. We also show that the use of a closely-related species that has a more robust dataset can improve ENMs of poorly studied, rare and/or cryptic species. The framework developed here can be applied to a wide range of sympatric species if they share similar ecological requirements. Since our focal species are the most frugivorous primates in our study region and especially vulnerable to habitat loss, the identification of highly suitable areas for both taxa can help to protect other forest-dwelling species, reducing the rate of overall biodiversity loss. © 2020, Springer Nature B.V. 2020-07-03T21:50:46Z 2020-07-03T21:50:46Z 2020 Artigo https://repositorio.inpa.gov.br/handle/1/23268 10.1007/s10531-020-01997-5 en Volume 29, Número 8, Pags. 2749-2763 Restrito Biodiversity and Conservation |
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Biodiversity Data Set Frugivory Habitat Loss Neotropic Ecozone Niche Overlap Primate Spider Amazonia Bolivia Brazil Peru Ateles belzebuth chamek Ateles Paniscus Lagothrix Lagothrix cana Primates en |
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Biodiversity Data Set Frugivory Habitat Loss Neotropic Ecozone Niche Overlap Primate Spider Amazonia Bolivia Brazil Peru Ateles belzebuth chamek Ateles Paniscus Lagothrix Lagothrix cana Primates en Cavalcante, Thiago Niche overlap between two sympatric frugivorous Neotropical primates: improving ecological niche models using closely-related taxa |
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Biodiversity Data Set Frugivory Habitat Loss Neotropic Ecozone Niche Overlap Primate Spider Amazonia Bolivia Brazil Peru Ateles belzebuth chamek Ateles Paniscus Lagothrix Lagothrix cana Primates en |
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Ecological niche models (ENMs) are widely used tools for predicting species geographic distribution as a function of environmental variables. The inclusion of biotic factors in the predictor suite can significantly increase the predictive power of such models, leading to a model closer to the realized niche for the species under investigation. In this study, we provide evidence of niche overlap between gray woolly monkeys (Lagothrix cana) and black-faced black spider monkeys (Ateles chamek) based on locality and ecological data covering their complete geographic range in the Amazon forests of Brazil, Peru and Bolivia. We also estimate the potential distribution of L. cana using environmental predictors, and the distribution of A. chamek as a biotic factor. Finally, we quantified current and future habitat loss and areas under legal protection. We found that only 39% of the L. cana area of occupancy is under legal protection and that the species could potentially lose up to 58% of habitat in the next 30 years. We also show that the use of a closely-related species that has a more robust dataset can improve ENMs of poorly studied, rare and/or cryptic species. The framework developed here can be applied to a wide range of sympatric species if they share similar ecological requirements. Since our focal species are the most frugivorous primates in our study region and especially vulnerable to habitat loss, the identification of highly suitable areas for both taxa can help to protect other forest-dwelling species, reducing the rate of overall biodiversity loss. © 2020, Springer Nature B.V. |
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Cavalcante, Thiago |
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Souza Jesus, Anamélia de Rabelo, Rafael M. Messias, Mariluce Rezende Valsecchi, João Ferraz, Daniel Gusmão, Almerio Camara Silva, Odair Diogo da Faria, Luciano Barnett, Adrian Ashton |
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Souza Jesus, Anamélia de Rabelo, Rafael M. Messias, Mariluce Rezende Valsecchi, João Ferraz, Daniel Gusmão, Almerio Camara Silva, Odair Diogo da Faria, Luciano Barnett, Adrian Ashton |
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Niche overlap between two sympatric frugivorous Neotropical primates: improving ecological niche models using closely-related taxa |
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Niche overlap between two sympatric frugivorous Neotropical primates: improving ecological niche models using closely-related taxa |
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Niche overlap between two sympatric frugivorous Neotropical primates: improving ecological niche models using closely-related taxa |
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Niche overlap between two sympatric frugivorous Neotropical primates: improving ecological niche models using closely-related taxa |
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Niche overlap between two sympatric frugivorous Neotropical primates: improving ecological niche models using closely-related taxa |
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niche overlap between two sympatric frugivorous neotropical primates: improving ecological niche models using closely-related taxa |
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Biodiversity and Conservation |
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2020 |
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https://repositorio.inpa.gov.br/handle/1/23268 |
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