Abstract

The selection of strategic conservation areas is a complex undertaking that requires the integration of various elements, including planning, indicators, and mapping. An extensive evaluation of vertebrate distribution patterns in Espírito Santo state, southern Brazil, revealed the existence of four consensus areas defined by two endemicity methods that can be designated as priority regions for multitaxa conservation. A brief remark is made regarding the importance of endemic areas and biogeographic units in the definition of priority areas for conservation.

Details

Title
A multimethodological approach for vertebrate endemicity and potential priority regions for conservation in the state of Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil
Author
Vieira-Guimarães, Felipe; Malheiro de Oliveira André Luis; Gadelha de Almeida André Luiz; Peres Pereira Araiene; Foerste Brenda; Malavazi Dell’ Antonio Bruna; Pinheiro Gomes Bruno; Frechiani de Oliveira Carla; Pérez-Castillo, Carlos David; Elias, Franco Erica; Ortolane Medeiros Gabriela; Brandão Garcia Gustavo; Jabour e Silva Isabela; Pasinato Silva João Vitor; Lucas, Damásio; Nunes Rodrigues Leydiane; Freitas Silva Marcos Vinícius; Tavares de Souza Maryana; Quadros de Menezes Paulo; dos Santos Melotti Ricieire; Targino da Silva Thassiane; Pereira Quirino Welton; Sarmento-Soares, Luisa Maria
Section
Articles
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
University of California Digital Library - eScholarship
e-ISSN
24755257
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3230597763
Copyright
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