Latest Articles from Biodiversity Data Journal Latest 29 Articles from Biodiversity Data Journal https://bdj.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:34:54 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://bdj.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Biodiversity Data Journal https://bdj.pensoft.net/ Molossus melini Montani et al. 2021 (Chiroptera, Molossidae) in Brazil: new insights for distribuition, morphology and genetics https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/114261/ Biodiversity Data Journal 12: e114261

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.12.e114261

Authors: Ana Priscila Olímpio, Amanda Lima, Samira Mendes, Beatriz Natividade, Elmary Fraga, Maria Claudene Barros, Iracilda Sampaio

Abstract: The species M. melini has been observed in both the Pampa and Spinal ecoregions of Argentina. Researchers have underscored that distinguishing M. melini from other species within the same genus relies primarily on craniometric and molecular analyses. Morphological measurements alone do not offer a clear differentiation between M. melini and other members of this genus.This study aims to document the presence of M. melini within the Brazilian ecoregion, focusing on its morphological, morphometric and genetic characteristics. By undertaking a comprehensive examination, we seek to contribute valuable insights into the distribution and differentiation of M. melini in this region.Molossus melini specimens exhibited a forearm length ranging from 39.9 to 40.08 mm. The average intraspecific divergence was 1.2%, with specimens from the Argentine Pampas clustering in the same clade with a 98% bootstrap support and a posterior probability of: Regarding dorsal colouration, the specimens displayed fur with two bands—a Snow White base colour and apex colours ranging from Olive Brown, Broccoli Brown, Wood Brown to Yellowish-Brown. This marks the first record of M. melini in Brazil, expanding its distribution 1,300 km northeastwards into the Curitiba, Paraná, Atlantic Forest Ecoregion. The findings contribute valuable information on the distribution, morphology, morphometrics and genetics of this species.

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Taxonomy & Inventories Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:52:44 +0200
Australia’s east coast humpback whales: Satellite tag-derived movements on breeding grounds, feeding grounds and along the northern and southern migration https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/114729/ Biodiversity Data Journal 11: e114729

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.11.e114729

Authors: Virginia Andrews-Goff, Nick Gales, Simon Childerhouse, Sarah Laverick, Andrea Polanowski, Michael Double

Abstract: Satellite tags were deployed on 50 east Australian humpback whales (breeding stock E1) between 2008 and 2010 on their southward migration, northward migration and feeding grounds in order to identify and describe migratory pathways, feeding grounds and possible calving areas. At the time, these movements were not well understood and calving grounds were not clearly identified. To the best of our knowledge, this dataset details all long-term, implantable tag deployments that have occurred to date on breeding stock E1. As such, these data provide researchers, regulators and industry with clear and valuable insights into the spatial and temporal nature of humpback whale movements along the eastern coastline of Australia and into the Southern Ocean. As this population of humpback whales navigates an increasingly complex habitat undergoing various development pressures and anthropogenic disturbances, in addition to climate-mediated changes in their marine environment, this dataset may also provide a valuable baseline.At the time these tracks were generated, these were the first satellite tag deployments intended to deliver long-term, detailed movement information on east Australian (breeding stock E1) humpback whales. The tracking data revealed previously unknown migratory pathways into the Southern Ocean, with 11 individuals tracked to their Antarctic feeding grounds. Once assumed to head directly south on their southern migration, five individuals initially travelled west towards New Zealand. Six tracks detailed the coastal movement of humpback whales migrating south. One tag transmitted a partial southern migration, then ceased transmissions only to begin transmitting eight months later as the animal was migrating north. Northern migration to breeding grounds was detailed for 13 individuals, with four tracks including turning points and partial southern migrations. Another 14 humpback whales were tagged in Antarctica, providing detailed Antarctic feeding ground movements.Broadly speaking, the tracking data revealed a pattern of movement where whales were at their northern limit in July and their southern limit in March. Migration north was most rapid across the months of May and June, whilst migration south was most rapid between November and December. Tagged humpback whales were located on their Antarctic feeding grounds predominantly between January and May and approached their breeding grounds between July and August. Tracking distances ranged from 68 km to 8580 km and 1 to 286 days. To the best of our knowledge, this dataset compiles all of the long-term tag deployments that have occurred to date on breeding stock E1.

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Data Paper Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:14:18 +0200
A comprehensive database of squirrel distribution and occurrence in South Asia https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/109946/ Biodiversity Data Journal 11: e109946

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.11.e109946

Authors: Udayraj Swati, Senan D'Souza, Palassery Aravind, Rakesh Muni, Nandini Rajamani

Abstract: The Squirrels of South Asia (SOSA) database compiles comprehensive distribution and occurrence information on all squirrel species that occur in this region (34 species). These 34 squirrel species, including tree, flying and ground squirrels, represent 14% of global sciurid diversity. The database collates curated data from various sources such as museums, literature, primary fieldwork, citizen science and social media platforms and covers the entire distributional ranges of the target species, including countries in Central Asia and Southeast Asia when required. The SOSA database enhances our understanding of squirrel distribution, population dynamics and their conservation needs in South Asia by consolidating information. It aims to be a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts.As of March 2023, the database comprises over 40,000 records of 34 species in over 30 countries globally. Spending an average of 334 hours on each species, more than 20 data collectors put in over 10,000 hours to gather, curate and build this database. The database has resulted in novel records of species occurrence in regions and countries that are poorly represented in currently available global data repositories. The current version which has been made public via GBIF comprises of 1187 records of all 34 species across multiple sources. This is a subset of the SOSA database.

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Data Paper Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:03:19 +0300
New data on the distribution and diversity of the Tonkin limestone rat (Tonkinomys daovantieni, Rodentia, Muridae) https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/110335/ Biodiversity Data Journal 11: e110335

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.11.e110335

Authors: Alexander Balakirev, Phuong Bui, Viatcheslav Rozhnov

Abstract: The paper presented novel findings of little-known species of rodents the Tonkin limestone rat Tonkinomys daovantieni in Cao Bang Province, Vietnam with its morphological and genetic characterisation. The study summarises data on the distribution of this data-deficient species, available museum collections, genetic samples, information on its taxonomy and ecology, important to establish the proper conservation status of the species. An exhaustive map of the findings is provided. It is shown that, based on the data currently available, the species does not require taxonomic revision and also, apparently, does not need a special conservation measure; its status may be established to date as Near Threatened B1a+2a and the current population trend – Stable, IUCN.

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Research Article Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:10:31 +0300
Small rodent monitoring at Birkebeiner Road, Norway https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/105914/ Biodiversity Data Journal 11: e105914

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.11.e105914

Authors: Magne Neby, Harry Andreassen, Cyril Milleret, Simen Pedersen, Ana-Maria Peris Tamayo, David Carriondo Sánchez, Erik Versluijs, Barbara Zimmermann

Abstract: Northern small mammal populations are renowned for their multi-annual population cycles. Population cycles are multi-faceted and have extensive impacts on the rest of the ecosystem. In 2011, we started a student-based research activity to monitor the variation of small rodent density along an elevation gradient following the Birkebeiner Road, in southeast Norway. Fieldwork was conducted by staff and students at the University campus Evenstad, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, which has a long history of researching cyclic population dynamics. The faculty has a strong focus on engaging students in all parts of the research activities, including data collection. Small rodents were monitored using a set of snap trap stations. Trapped animals were measured (e.g. body mass, body length, sex) and dissected to assess their reproductive status. We also characterised the vegetation at trapping sites.We provide a dataset of small rodent observations that show fluctuating population dynamics across an elevation gradient (300 m to 1,100 m a.s.l) and in contrasting habitats. This dataset encompasses three peaks of the typical 3-4-year vole population cycles; the number of small rodents and shrews captured show synchrony and peaked in years 2014, 2017 and 2021. The bank vole Myodes glareolus was by far (87%) the most common species trapped, but also other species were observed (including shrews). We provide digital data collection forms and highlight the importance of long-term data collection.

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Data Paper Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:10:23 +0300
All records of rodents (Mammalia, Rodentia) and hares (Mammalia, Lagomorpha) in Georgia from 1855 through to 2022 https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/108740/ Biodiversity Data Journal 11: e108740

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.11.e108740

Authors: Alexander Buknikashvili, Andrei Kandaurov, Giorgi Sheklashvili, Ioseb Natradze

Abstract: In Georgia, there are 40 species from 21 genera and nine families of rodents, along with one species from a single genus and a family of hares. The dataset, which includes 3146 records, provides information regarding the presence of these species within 1559 locations. Of the total of 3146 records, 285 records from 281 locations belong to hares, while 2864 records from 1394 locations are associated with rodents. The dataset incorporates data sourced from various institutions, including the Collection of the Institute of Zoology of Ilia State University, the Georgian National Museum, the Collection of the Zoological Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, the Zoological Museum of Moscow State University, as well as data extracted from literature and our own field data. The method for establishing the dataset included data compilation from all the above-mentioned sources. The dataset includes records from 1855 through to 2022.In this publication, out of 3146 records, 14.9% are our new unpublished data. The unpublished data were collected from 2004 through to 2022. In total, 26% of all records are literature data, 50% are museum data and 24% are data collected by us. The dataset includes data obtained from literature sources, museum collections and the field observations. It includes occurrences of species found in the same locality, but within different years, resulting in separate records for each location. The dataset provided has the potential to significantly contribute to our understanding of the distribution of rodents and hares in Georgia.

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Data Paper Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:18:08 +0300
MONICET: The Azores whale watching contribution to cetacean monitoring https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/106991/ Biodiversity Data Journal 11: e106991

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.11.e106991

Authors: Laura González García, Marc Fernández, José Azevedo

Abstract: The Azores islands have been historically linked to cetaceans, becoming an example of a successful transition from whaling to whale watching. Twenty-eight cetacean species have been sighted in these waters, making the archipelago one of the most recognised whale and dolphin watching destinations worldwide. The business is well-established in the region, operates in four of the nine islands year-round or seasonally and provides an excellent opportunity to collect long term information on cetacean distribution and abundance in an affordable way. Continuous monitoring is indeed essential to establish baseline knowledge and to evaluate cetacean response to potential natural or anthropogenic impacts. Opportunistic data greatly complement traditional dedicated surveys, providing additional support for appropriate management plans.The MONICET platform has been running continuously since 2009 as a collaborative instrument to collect, store, organise and disseminate cetacean data voluntarily collected by whale watching companies in the Azores. In the period covered by this dataset (2009-2020), 11 whale watching companies have voluntarily provided data from the four islands of the archipelago where whale watching takes place. The dataset contains more than 37,000 sightings of 25 species (22 cetaceans and three turtles). This manuscript presents the first long-term whale watching cetacean occurrence dataset openly available for the Azores. We explain the methodology used for data collection and address the potential biases and limitations inherent to the opportunistic nature of the dataset to maximise its usability by external users.

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Data Paper Tue, 8 Aug 2023 18:17:30 +0300
The occurrence of insectivores (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla) in Georgia from 1864 through to 2022 https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/106256/ Biodiversity Data Journal 11: e106256

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.11.e106256

Authors: Andrei Kandaurov, Alexander Bukhnikashvili, Giorgi Sheklashvili, Ioseb Natradze

Abstract: Of the 108 species that occur in Georgia, ten species are insectivores belonging to the order Eulipotyphla. Forty percent of them are endemic to the Caucasus and sixty percent are endemic to the Middle East, including the Caucasus. Up to now, no comprehensive data on the distribution of insectivores in Georgia have been available.The aggregated standardised data on the occurrence of small mammals can be applied to resource management, biogeography, ecological and systematic studies and to the planning of nature conservation efforts. Hereafter, the attempt to provide accumulated in one paper all known points of insectivores' occurrence in Georgia and make it available to researchers via the open repository GBIF is presented.The dataset is based on both literature data from 30 published sources (251 records), collection vouchers from four main zoological collections containing vouchers from Georgia (415 records) and authors' fieldwork results (217 records). The occurrence points of the specimens stored in collections and museums have been extracted from museum voucher labels and museum journals.All known sampling points of insectivores in Georgia are collected in one dataset for the first time. Our field surveillance data reach about 24.6% of the records. Most of our data collected since 2003 have not been published yet. About 28.4% of the records have been recovered from publications in Russian and Georgian languages and 47% of the dataset records are derived from collections.

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Data Paper Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:31:03 +0300
Mammals in Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) pellets from Kharkiv Region, Ukraine https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/98772/ Biodiversity Data Journal 11: e98772

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.11.e98772

Authors: Yehor Yatsiuk, Nataliia Brusentsova, Yuliya Filatova

Abstract: The Tawny owl (Strix aluco) is a common owl species in Europe, demonstrating generalist diet strategy. Its main prey are small rodents and numerous studies show that the composition of its diet broadly reflects changes in prey species abundance in its habitats. Due to strictly sedentary habits of adult birds and their year-round territoriality, it is possible to locate habitats of their prey with a precision of several hundred metres. Analysis of owl pellets is a traditional method in faunistic studies to provide data on distribution of small mammals, especially cryptic species which are hard to be found using trapping.Here, we present a dataset on mammals found in Tawny owl pellets collected during up to 13-year studies in the Kharkiv Region, Ukraine in three territories. Data from two territories were collected in a systematic way and allowed us to make analysis of seasonal, year-to-year and habitat variability in the Tawny owl diet and local mammal species composition.

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Data Paper Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:46:39 +0200
Small terrestrial mammals (Rodentia and Soricomorpha) along a gradient of forest anthropisation (reserves, managed forests, urban parks) in France https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/95214/ Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e95214

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.10.e95214

Authors: Julien Pradel, Marie Bouilloud, Anne Loiseau, Sylvain Piry, Maxime Galan, Emmanuelle Artige, Guillaume Castel, Julien Ferrero, Romain Gallet, Geoffrey Thuel, Nathalie Vieira, Nathalie Charbonnel

Abstract: Understanding the relationships between wildlife biodiversity and zoonotic infectious diseases in a changing climate is a challenging issue that scientists must address to support further policy actions. We aim at tackling this challenge by focusing on small mammal-borne diseases in temperate forests and large urban green spaces. Small mammals are important reservoirs of zoonotic agents, with a high transmission potential for humans and domestic animals. Forests and large urban green spaces are ecosystems where efforts are undertaken to preserve biodiversity. They are put forward for their contribution to human well-being in addition to other ecosystem services (e.g. provisioning and regulating services). Moreover, forests and large urban green spaces are environments where small mammals are abundant and human/domestic-wildlife interactions are plausible to occur. These environments are, therefore, focal points for conservation management and public health issues.The European Biodiversa BioRodDis project (https://www6.inrae.fr/biodiversa-bioroddis) aims at better understanding the relationships between small terrestrial mammal biodiversity and health in the context of global change and, in particular, of forest anthropisation and urbanisation. Here, we present the data gathered in France. The dataset will enable us to describe the diversity of small terrestrial mammal communities in forested areas corresponding to different levels of anthropisation and to evaluate the variability of this diversity over time, between seasons and years.The dataset contains occurrences of small terrestrial mammals (Rodentia and Soricomorpha) trapped in forested areas in eastern France (administrative Departments: Rhône, Ain, Jura). The sampling sites correspond to different degrees of anthropisation. Forests included in biological reserves are the least anthropised sites. Then, public forests and urban parks experience increasing levels of anthropisation. Data were collected during spring and autumn 2020 (three to four sampling sites), 2021 (six sampling sites) and 2022 (four sampling sites). These variations in the number of sites between years were due to lockdown restrictions in 2020 or to the legal authorisation to trap around biological reserves granted in 2021 only. The capture of animals was carried out in various types of forests (pine, deciduous, mixed) and in different habitats within urban parks (wooded areas, buildings, hay storage yards, riverside vegetation, restaurants, playground for kids, botanical garden, landfills). Animals were captured using live traps that were set on the ground for one to 11 nights. During this study period, 1593 small mammals were trapped and identified. They belong to 15 species, amongst which were nine species of rodents (Muridae, Cricetidae, Gliridae) and six species of shrews (Soricidae). They were weighted (gram) and measured (cm): head-body length, tail length and hind-foot length. Sexual characteristics were also recorded.

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Data Paper Fri, 30 Dec 2022 14:17:01 +0200
Pinniped (Carnivora, Phocidae) occurrences in the Azores Archipelago (NE Atlantic) https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/96342/ Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e96342

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.10.e96342

Authors: Luís Barcelos, João Barreiros

Abstract: The last Pinniped species update was in 2010, as part of the list of the terrestrial and marine biota from the Azores. This list includes a chapter dedicated to marine mammals, based on previously published bibliography.No new species were added since that list was publlished. However, there were new occurrences since the last update.

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Data Paper Tue, 8 Nov 2022 14:15:57 +0200
Rediscovery of the critically endangered Hill's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hilli) and other new records of bat species in Rwanda https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/83546/ Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e83546

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.10.e83546

Authors: Jon Flanders, Winifred Frick, Julius Nziza, Olivier Nsengimana, Prince Kaleme, Marie Claire Dusabe, Innocent Ndikubwimana, Innocent Twizeyimana, Sospeter Kibiwot, Pierre Ntihemuka, Tina Cheng, Richard Muvunyi, Paul Webala

Abstract: For forty years, there has been growing uncertainty about whether Hill's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hilli) still persists in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda. Only known from one small area within the National Park, R. hilli is listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), based on its extremely small geographic range and presumed low number of mature individuals. Here, we present and describe bat species occurrence data contributed to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) that we collected as part of a long-term collaborative project to rediscover this lost species. This data paper describes the survey methods and findings resulting from cave roost surveys, capture surveys, and acoustic sampling of bat echolocation activity in Nyungwe National Park and surrounding areas in south-western Rwanda from 2013-2020 and their conservation relevance.We report the discovery of an extant population of Hill's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hilli) in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda, 40 years since the last reported observation of the species in 1981. We also report the first record of Lander's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus landeri) in Nyungwe National Park and the first record of the Damara woolly bat (Kerivoula argentata) in Rwanda. The dataset contributed to GBIF and described in this paper includes 278 occurrence records from 10 bat species of five families detected at 71 locations in or near Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda. We include a description of the morphological descriptions of R. hilli and present the first acoustic echolocation signatures and phylogenetic information for this species.

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Data Paper Thu, 19 May 2022 16:16:50 +0300
A confirmed feeding attempt by the haematophagous horse fly Philoliche (Philoliche) rondani (Bertoloni, 1861) (Diptera: Tabanidae) on fresh carrion https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/77507/ Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e77507

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.10.e77507

Authors: Benjamin Miller, Martin Villet, John Midgley

Abstract: Many flies have specially evolved feeding mechanisms to imbibe liquids of specific viscosities. Observations of feeding on atypical liquids are notable because of their rarity.We report the first record of intrusive fluid feeding on vertebrate carrion by Philoliche rondani.

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Single Taxon Treatment Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:38:02 +0300
Small mammals of background areas in the vicinity of the Karabash copper smelter (Southern Urals, Russia) https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/76215/ Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e76215

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.10.e76215

Authors: Svetlana Mukhacheva, Yulia Davydova, Artëm Sozontov

Abstract: The dataset contains records of small mammals (Eulipotyphla and Rodentia) collected in the background (unpolluted) areas in the vicinity of Karabash copper smelter (Southern Urals, Russia) and the territory of the Sultanovskoye deposit of copper-pyrite ores before the start of its development. Data were collected during the snowless periods in 2007 (18 sampling plots), 2008–2010 (13 plots annually), 2011 (30 plots) and 2012–2014 (19 plots annually). The capture of animals was carried out in different types of forests (pine, birch, mixed and floodplain), sparse birch stands, reed swamps, marshy and dry meadows, border areas, a household waste dump, areas of ruderal vegetation and a temporary camp. Our study of small mammals was conducted using trap lines (snap and live traps). During the study period, 709 specimens of small mammals were caught, which belonged to five species of shrews and 13 species of rodents. The dataset may be highly useful for studying regional fauna and the distribution of species in different habitats and could also be used as reference values for environmental monitoring and conservation activities.Our dataset contains new information on occurrences of small mammals. It includes the peculiarities of their habitat distribution in the background areas in the vicinity of the large copper smelter and the deposit of copper-pyrite ores before the start of its development (Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia). All occurrence records of 18 mammal species with georeferencing have been published in GBIF.

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Data Paper Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0200
Hidden in our pockets: building of a DNA barcode library unveils the first record of Myotis alcathoe for Portugal https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/54479/ Biodiversity Data Journal 8: e54479

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.8.e54479

Authors: Hugo Rebelo, Sónia Ferreira, Francisco Amorim, Pedro Horta, Helena Raposeira, Helena Santos, Pedro Beja, Vanessa Mata

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Data Paper Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:50:00 +0300
Distribution of ticks, tick-borne pathogens and the associated local environmental factors including small mammals and livestock, in two French agricultural sites: the OSCAR database https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/50123/ Biodiversity Data Journal 8: e50123

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.8.e50123

Authors: Isabelle Lebert, Albert Agoulon, Suzanne Bastian, Alain Butet, Bruno Cargnelutti, Nicolas Cèbe, Amélie Chastagner, Elsa Léger, Bruno Lourtet, Sébastien Masseglia, Karen McCoy, Joël Merlet, Valérie Noël, Grégoire Perez, Denis Picot, Angélique Pion, Valérie Poux, Jean-Luc Rames, Yann Rantier, Hélène Verheyden, Gwenael Vourc'h, Olivier Plantard

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Data Paper Tue, 5 May 2020 15:00:00 +0300
Shrews (Soricidae) of the lowland forests around Kisangani (DR Congo) https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/46948/ Biodiversity Data Journal 7: e46948

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.7.e46948

Authors: Frederik Van de Perre, Herwig Leirs, Julien Cigar, Sylvestre Gambalemoke Mbalitini, Jean-Claude Mukinzi Itoka, Erik Verheyen

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Data Paper Fri, 20 Dec 2019 11:30:00 +0200
Dispersal history of the golden jackal (Canis aureus moreoticus Geoffroy, 1835) in Europe and possible causes of its recent population explosion https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/34825/ Biodiversity Data Journal 7: e34825

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.7.e34825

Authors: Nikolai Spassov, Ilya Acosta-Pankov

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Single Taxon Treatment Thu, 9 May 2019 13:48:15 +0300
New data on David's myotis, Myotis davidii (Peters, 1869) (Mammalia, Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae), in Siberia and the Urals https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/34211/ Biodiversity Data Journal 7: e34211

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.7.e34211

Authors: Alexander Zhigalin

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Single Taxon Treatment Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:30:00 +0300
The highest altitudinal record of the Mountain coati Nasuella olivacea (Gray, 1865) for Ecuador https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/29160/ Biodiversity Data Journal 6: e29160

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.6.e29160

Authors: Pablo Medrano-Vizcaíno

Abstract: The Mountain coati Nasuella olivacea is a species of carnivorous mammal, several aspects of its ecology and natural history remain unknown. In Ecuador, its presence is reported in high Andean forest and paramo between 1,300 and 3,700 m a.s.l., being rare over 3,200 m. In this work, I present the extension of its altitudinal limit for Ecuador to 3,862 m a.s.l.; in addition, I report an event of a possible interaction between Tremarctos ornatus and N. olivacea.

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Short Communication Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:44:28 +0200
New records of a critically endangered shrew from Mexican cloud forests (Soricidae, Cryptotis nelsoni) and prospects for future field research https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/26667/ Biodiversity Data Journal 6: e26667

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.6.e26667

Authors: Lázaro Guevara, Víctor Sánchez-Cordero

Abstract: The Nelson´s small-eared shrew, Cryptotis nelsoni (Merriam, 1895), is a critically endangered species, endemic to cloud forests in Los Tuxtlas, a mountain range along the Gulf of Mexico coast. This species is only known from the type locality and its surroundings. Here we present new records that extend its distribution approximately 7 km southeast of the type locality and report more specimens near to the type locality. We also identified climatically suitable areas for C. nelsoni using ecological niche modelling and investigated the sampling bias to identify poorly sampled areas in Los Tuxtlas. We suggest that the scarcity of records in other areas with suitable climatic conditions throughout Los Tuxtlas is a consequence of incomplete surveys. We strongly highlight the importance of continuing surveying this critically endangered shrew using more efficient sampling techniques to better understand its current distribution and conservation status. Despite all known localities occurring inside Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, deforestation and climate change still pose current and future threats to this species.

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Short Communication Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:14:07 +0300
Tracking data from nine free-roaming Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) collared in the Thabazimbi area, Limpopo Province, South Africa https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/11323/ Biodiversity Data Journal 5: e11323

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.5.e11323

Authors: Kelly Marnewick, Samantha Page-Nicholson, Lizanne Roxburgh, Michael Somers

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Data Paper Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:00:47 +0200
First evidence of frugivory in Myotis (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae, Myotinae) https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/6841/ Biodiversity Data Journal 3: e6841

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.3.e6841

Authors: Roberto Leonan Novaes, Renan Souza, Edvandro Ribeiro, André Siqueira, Alexandre Greco, Ricardo Moratelli

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Research Article Mon, 9 Nov 2015 09:29:15 +0200
Range extension of Myotis midastactus​ (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) to Paraguay https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/5708/ Biodiversity Data Journal 3: e5708

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.3.e5708

Authors: Ricardo Moratelli, Liu Idárraga, Don Wilson

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Research Article Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:01:44 +0300
First record of Myotis albescens (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) in French Guiana https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/5314/ Biodiversity Data Journal 3: e5314

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.3.e5314

Authors: Ricardo Moratelli, Maël Dewynter, Marguerite Delaval, François Catzeflis, Manuel Ruedi

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Taxonomy & Inventories Tue, 2 Jun 2015 17:17:30 +0300
New data on recently described rodent species Paulina's Limestone Rat Saxatilomys paulinae Musser, Smith, Robinson & Lunde, 2005 (Mammalia: Rodentia) https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/4961/ Biodiversity Data Journal 3: e4961

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.3.e4961

Authors: Nghia Nguyen, Dang Nguyen, Tuong Ngo, Duy Nguyen

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Taxonomy & Inventories Tue, 19 May 2015 15:50:09 +0300
Bat assemblages from three Atlantic Forest fragments in Rio de Janeiro state, Southeastern Brazil https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/4404/ Biodiversity Data Journal 3: e4404

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.3.e4404

Authors: Roberto Leonan Novaes, Daniel Rosa, Davor Vrcibradic, Leonardo Avilla

Abstract: Bat species richness in Neotropical localities is generally higher than that of any other group of mammals, and surveys of local bat assemblages may provide useful data for conservation management plans. Although the bat fauna of the Rio de Janeiro state is currently one of the best known in Brazil, there are several localities not adequately surveyed yet, and most of them are in the mountainous regions and in the northern portion of the state. From January 2008 to November 2009, we conducted surveys of bats in three localities in the state of Rio de Janeiro (municipalities of Varre-Sai, Sumidouro, and Cantagalo), and our fieldwork constitutes the first assessment of the bat assemblages of these localities. Surveys were conducted using mist nets in four different habitat types in each locality (forest interior, forest edge, riparian forest, and open areas [pastures]). We captured a total of 148 individuals in 17 species, 14 genera and 3 families. Among them, 11 species were recorded in Sumidouro, seven in Cantagalo, and nine in Varre-Sai. Although species richness was low compared with previous surveys in other close localities, we recorded species that have been rarely sampled in Southeastern Brazil (e.g., Macrophyllum macrophyllum [Phyllostomidae]). The results reinforce the importance of sampling different habitats in short surveys to improve the number of species registered.

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Research Article Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:11:25 +0200
Distribution and habitat of the Laotian Rock Rat Laonastes aenigmamus Jenkins, Kilpatrick, Robinson & Timmins, 2005 (Rodentia: Diatomyidae) in Vietnam https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/4188/ Biodiversity Data Journal 2: e4188

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.2.e4188

Authors: Dang Nguyen, Nghia Nguyen, Duy Nguyen, Tri Dinh, Dinh Le, Duong Dinh

Abstract: The Laotian Rock Rat Laonastes aenigmamus Jenkins, Kilpatrick, Robinson & Timmins, 2005 was originally discovered in Lao People's Democratic Republic in 2005. This species has been recognized as the sole surviving member of the otherwise extinct rodent family Diatomyidae. Laonastes aenigmamus was initially reported only in limestone forests of Khammouane Province, Central Lao. A second population was recently discovered in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park (PNKB NP), Quang Binh Province, Central Vietnam in 2011. The confirmed distribution range of L. aenigmamus in Vietnam is very small, approximately 150 km2, covering low karst mountains in five communes of Minh Hoa District, Quang Binh Province, at elevations between 250 and 400 m asl. The Laotian Rock Rat inhabits the lower part of steep karst towers with many rock boulders and crevices under tall limestone evergreen forest. They use small rock crevices for their dens. The natural habitat of this species in PNKB NP has been affected by selected timber harvesting, however, a complex 3-4 layer forest structure is retained. The Laotian Rock Rat is omnivorous, feeding on parts (leaves, buds, fruits and roots) of 18 plant species and also some insects (cicada, mantis, grasshopper). The population of this species in PNKB NP is seriously threatened with extinction due to its very restricted distribution, high hunting pressure, and habitat disturbance. Laonastes aenigmamus is listed in the IUCN Red List as endangered and in the Wildlife and Aquatic Red List of Lao, however, this species has not been listed in the Red Data Book or any conservation legislative documents of Vietnam.

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Taxonomy & Inventories Thu, 25 Dec 2014 09:13:04 +0200
Taxonomic notes and distribution extension of Durga Das’s leaf-nosed bat Hipposideros durgadasi Khajuria, 1970 (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae) from south India https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/4127/ Biodiversity Data Journal 2: e4127

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.2.e4127

Authors: Harpreet Kaur, Srinivasulu Chelmala, Bhargavi Srinivasulu, Tariq Shah, Gundena Devender, Aditya Srinivasulu

Abstract: Durga Das’s leaf-nosed bat Hipposideros durgadasi Khajuria, 1970 is endemic to India, and was known only from Katanga, Katangi, and Richhai villages, in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. During surveys conducted in Kolar district, Karnataka, India, we successfully mist-netted a few individuals belonging to the bicolor species group which, upon detailed external, craniodental and bacular studies were identified as Durga Das’s leaf-nosed bat. This paper reports the presence of this species in southern India, extending its distribution range by almost 1300 km. We also provide a detailed morphological description for this species.

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Taxonomy & Inventories Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:46:25 +0200