Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare species
- Autores
- Marino, Jorgelina; Bennett, Magdalena; Cossios, Daniel; Iriarte, Agustin; Lucherini, Mauro; Pliscoff, Patricio; Sillero Zubiri, Claudio; Villalba, Lilian; Walker, Susan
- Año de publicación
- 2011
- Idioma
- inglés
- Tipo de recurso
- artículo
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- versión publicada
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- Aim To identify the bioclimatic niche of the endangered Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita), one of the rarest and least known felids in the world, by developing a species distribution model. Location South America, High Andes and Patagonian steppe. Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina. Methods We used 108 Andean cat records to build the models, and 27 to test them, applying the Maxent algorithm to sets of uncorrelated bioclimatic variables from global databases, including elevation. We based our biogeographical interpretations on the examination of the predicted geographic range, the modelled response curves and latitudinal variations in climatic variables associated with the locality data. Results Simple bioclimatic models for Andean cats were highly predictive with only 3-4 explanatory variables. The climatic niche of the species was defined by extreme diurnal variations in temperature, cold minimum and moderate maximum temperatures, and aridity, characteristic not only of the Andean highlands but also of the Patagonian steppe. Argentina had the highest representation of suitable climates, and Chile the lowest. The most favourable conditions were centrally located and spanned across international boundaries. Discontinuities in suitable climatic conditions coincided with three biogeographical barriers associated with climatic or topographic transitions. Main conclusions Simple bioclimatic models can produce useful predictions of suitable climatic conditions for rare species, including major biogeographical constraints. In our study case, these constraints are also known to affect the distribution of other Andean species and the genetic structure of Andean cat populations. We recommend surveys of areas with suitable climates and no Andean cat records, including the corridor connecting two core populations. The inclusion of landscape variables at finer scales, crucially the distribution of Andean cat prey, would contribute to refine our predictions for conservation applications. © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Fil: Marino, Jorgelina. University of Oxford; Reino Unido
Fil: Bennett, Magdalena. University of Oxford; Reino Unido
Fil: Cossios, Daniel. University of Montreal; Canadá
Fil: Iriarte, Agustin. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Chile
Fil: Lucherini, Mauro. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca; Argentina. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Biología, Bioquímica y Farmacia. Cátedra de Fisiología Animal; Argentina
Fil: Pliscoff, Patricio. Universite de Lausanne; Suiza
Fil: Sillero Zubiri, Claudio. University of Oxford; Reino Unido
Fil: Villalba, Lilian. Colección Boliviana de Fauna; Bolivia
Fil: Walker, Susan. Wildlife Conservation Society; Estados Unidos - Materia
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Biogeographical Barriers
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Climatic Niche
Species Distribution Models - Nivel de accesibilidad
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Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare speciesMarino, JorgelinaBennett, MagdalenaCossios, DanielIriarte, AgustinLucherini, MauroPliscoff, PatricioSillero Zubiri, ClaudioVillalba, LilianWalker, SusanAndesBiogeographical BarriersBiogeographyClimatic NicheSpecies Distribution Modelshttps://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1Aim To identify the bioclimatic niche of the endangered Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita), one of the rarest and least known felids in the world, by developing a species distribution model. Location South America, High Andes and Patagonian steppe. Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina. Methods We used 108 Andean cat records to build the models, and 27 to test them, applying the Maxent algorithm to sets of uncorrelated bioclimatic variables from global databases, including elevation. We based our biogeographical interpretations on the examination of the predicted geographic range, the modelled response curves and latitudinal variations in climatic variables associated with the locality data. Results Simple bioclimatic models for Andean cats were highly predictive with only 3-4 explanatory variables. The climatic niche of the species was defined by extreme diurnal variations in temperature, cold minimum and moderate maximum temperatures, and aridity, characteristic not only of the Andean highlands but also of the Patagonian steppe. Argentina had the highest representation of suitable climates, and Chile the lowest. The most favourable conditions were centrally located and spanned across international boundaries. Discontinuities in suitable climatic conditions coincided with three biogeographical barriers associated with climatic or topographic transitions. Main conclusions Simple bioclimatic models can produce useful predictions of suitable climatic conditions for rare species, including major biogeographical constraints. In our study case, these constraints are also known to affect the distribution of other Andean species and the genetic structure of Andean cat populations. We recommend surveys of areas with suitable climates and no Andean cat records, including the corridor connecting two core populations. The inclusion of landscape variables at finer scales, crucially the distribution of Andean cat prey, would contribute to refine our predictions for conservation applications. © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.Fil: Marino, Jorgelina. University of Oxford; Reino UnidoFil: Bennett, Magdalena. University of Oxford; Reino UnidoFil: Cossios, Daniel. University of Montreal; CanadáFil: Iriarte, Agustin. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; ChileFil: Lucherini, Mauro. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca; Argentina. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Biología, Bioquímica y Farmacia. Cátedra de Fisiología Animal; ArgentinaFil: Pliscoff, Patricio. Universite de Lausanne; SuizaFil: Sillero Zubiri, Claudio. University of Oxford; Reino UnidoFil: Villalba, Lilian. Colección Boliviana de Fauna; BoliviaFil: Walker, Susan. Wildlife Conservation Society; Estados UnidosWiley Blackwell Publishing, Inc2011-03info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501info:ar-repo/semantics/articuloapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/11336/66931Marino, Jorgelina; Bennett, Magdalena; Cossios, Daniel; Iriarte, Agustin; Lucherini, Mauro; et al.; Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare species; Wiley Blackwell Publishing, Inc; Diversity and Distributions; 17; 2; 3-2011; 311-3221366-9516CONICET DigitalCONICETenginfo:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.1111/j.1472-4642.2011.00744.xinfo:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/url/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1472-4642.2011.00744.xinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ar/reponame:CONICET Digital (CONICET)instname:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas2025-09-29T09:51:41Zoai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/66931instacron:CONICETInstitucionalhttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/Organismo científico-tecnológicoNo correspondehttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/oai/requestdasensio@conicet.gov.ar; lcarlino@conicet.gov.arArgentinaNo correspondeNo correspondeNo correspondeopendoar:34982025-09-29 09:51:41.347CONICET Digital (CONICET) - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicasfalse |
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Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare species |
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Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare species |
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Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare species Marino, Jorgelina Andes Biogeographical Barriers Biogeography Climatic Niche Species Distribution Models |
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Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare species |
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Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare species |
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Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare species |
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Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare species |
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Bioclimatic constraints to Andean cat distribution: A modelling application for rare species |
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Marino, Jorgelina Bennett, Magdalena Cossios, Daniel Iriarte, Agustin Lucherini, Mauro Pliscoff, Patricio Sillero Zubiri, Claudio Villalba, Lilian Walker, Susan |
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Marino, Jorgelina |
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Marino, Jorgelina Bennett, Magdalena Cossios, Daniel Iriarte, Agustin Lucherini, Mauro Pliscoff, Patricio Sillero Zubiri, Claudio Villalba, Lilian Walker, Susan |
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Bennett, Magdalena Cossios, Daniel Iriarte, Agustin Lucherini, Mauro Pliscoff, Patricio Sillero Zubiri, Claudio Villalba, Lilian Walker, Susan |
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Andes Biogeographical Barriers Biogeography Climatic Niche Species Distribution Models |
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Andes Biogeographical Barriers Biogeography Climatic Niche Species Distribution Models |
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https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6 https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1 |
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Aim To identify the bioclimatic niche of the endangered Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita), one of the rarest and least known felids in the world, by developing a species distribution model. Location South America, High Andes and Patagonian steppe. Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina. Methods We used 108 Andean cat records to build the models, and 27 to test them, applying the Maxent algorithm to sets of uncorrelated bioclimatic variables from global databases, including elevation. We based our biogeographical interpretations on the examination of the predicted geographic range, the modelled response curves and latitudinal variations in climatic variables associated with the locality data. Results Simple bioclimatic models for Andean cats were highly predictive with only 3-4 explanatory variables. The climatic niche of the species was defined by extreme diurnal variations in temperature, cold minimum and moderate maximum temperatures, and aridity, characteristic not only of the Andean highlands but also of the Patagonian steppe. Argentina had the highest representation of suitable climates, and Chile the lowest. The most favourable conditions were centrally located and spanned across international boundaries. Discontinuities in suitable climatic conditions coincided with three biogeographical barriers associated with climatic or topographic transitions. Main conclusions Simple bioclimatic models can produce useful predictions of suitable climatic conditions for rare species, including major biogeographical constraints. In our study case, these constraints are also known to affect the distribution of other Andean species and the genetic structure of Andean cat populations. We recommend surveys of areas with suitable climates and no Andean cat records, including the corridor connecting two core populations. The inclusion of landscape variables at finer scales, crucially the distribution of Andean cat prey, would contribute to refine our predictions for conservation applications. © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. Fil: Marino, Jorgelina. University of Oxford; Reino Unido Fil: Bennett, Magdalena. University of Oxford; Reino Unido Fil: Cossios, Daniel. University of Montreal; Canadá Fil: Iriarte, Agustin. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Chile Fil: Lucherini, Mauro. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca; Argentina. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Biología, Bioquímica y Farmacia. Cátedra de Fisiología Animal; Argentina Fil: Pliscoff, Patricio. Universite de Lausanne; Suiza Fil: Sillero Zubiri, Claudio. University of Oxford; Reino Unido Fil: Villalba, Lilian. Colección Boliviana de Fauna; Bolivia Fil: Walker, Susan. Wildlife Conservation Society; Estados Unidos |
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Aim To identify the bioclimatic niche of the endangered Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita), one of the rarest and least known felids in the world, by developing a species distribution model. Location South America, High Andes and Patagonian steppe. Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina. Methods We used 108 Andean cat records to build the models, and 27 to test them, applying the Maxent algorithm to sets of uncorrelated bioclimatic variables from global databases, including elevation. We based our biogeographical interpretations on the examination of the predicted geographic range, the modelled response curves and latitudinal variations in climatic variables associated with the locality data. Results Simple bioclimatic models for Andean cats were highly predictive with only 3-4 explanatory variables. The climatic niche of the species was defined by extreme diurnal variations in temperature, cold minimum and moderate maximum temperatures, and aridity, characteristic not only of the Andean highlands but also of the Patagonian steppe. Argentina had the highest representation of suitable climates, and Chile the lowest. The most favourable conditions were centrally located and spanned across international boundaries. Discontinuities in suitable climatic conditions coincided with three biogeographical barriers associated with climatic or topographic transitions. Main conclusions Simple bioclimatic models can produce useful predictions of suitable climatic conditions for rare species, including major biogeographical constraints. In our study case, these constraints are also known to affect the distribution of other Andean species and the genetic structure of Andean cat populations. We recommend surveys of areas with suitable climates and no Andean cat records, including the corridor connecting two core populations. The inclusion of landscape variables at finer scales, crucially the distribution of Andean cat prey, would contribute to refine our predictions for conservation applications. © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
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