Bat diversity of forests and open areas in a subtropical region of South Brazil

Authors

  • Nelio R. dos Reis Department of Animal and Plant Biology, State University of Londrina, PR 86061, Brazil
  • Marilia F. Muller Department of Animal and Plant Biology, State University of Londrina, PR 86061, Brazil

Abstract

The objective of this paper was to examine the variation in bat diversity and composition in forest areas of diferent size (680, 60, and 6.2 hectares) and in open areas of South Brazil. In two years of periodic collections with mist-nets, 1111 bats representing 19 species were captured in all sites. In the 680 ha. forest, 242 individuals belonging to 15 species were captured. In the same time period, with the same amount of effort, only 6 species, with 399 individuals were found in the open areas. This shows the influence of deforestation on the elimination of species. It can be concluded that the preservation of remaining forest is necessary to decelerate the disappearance of the animals.

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1995-06-01

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dos Reis, N. R., & Muller, M. F. (1995). Bat diversity of forests and open areas in a subtropical region of South Brazil. Ecología Austral, 5(1), 031–036. Retrieved from https://ojs.ecologiaaustral.com.ar/index.php/Ecologia_Austral/article/view/1680

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