Paco Botello
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Departamento de Zoología, Department Member
- Monitoreo participativo, Colección Fotocolectas Biológicas, Conservación Biológica, Planeación sistemática de la conservación, Fotografía, Desarrollo Social, and 30 moreConservation Biology, Climate Change, Biogeography, Ecology, Biodiversity, Biodiversidad, Ecological Niche Modeling, Wildlife Conservation, Mamiferos, Mammalogy, Species Distribution Models, Macroecology, Competition, Carnivores, Habitat loss, Human-wildlife conflicts, Wildlife Biology, Neotropics, Mammals, Mexico, Spatial planning, Camera Traps, Tapir, Áreas Naturales Protegidas, Open Source GIS, Reserva de la Biosfera Tehuacán-Cuicatlán, Vertebrados Terrestres, Deforestation, Cambio climático, and Oaxacaedit
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Conservation of mammals in central Mexico is vital, because of their complex functional roles in ecosystems locally. The aim of this study is to determine the richness and abundance of medium and large size mammals in the different... more
Conservation of mammals in central Mexico is vital, because of their complex functional roles in ecosystems locally. The aim of this study is to determine the richness and abundance of medium and large size mammals in the different vegetation types in the municipality of Victoria, Guanajuato. Between 2007 and 2013 five localities of the municipality were surveyed by placing camera traps along random sites on wildlife trails. With a sampling effort of 9803 trap-days we recorded 18 species of mammals of six orders, highlighting three wild felidae (bobcat, cougar and jaguarundi). The pine-oak forest contained the highest richness with 17 species, whereas in the submontane scrub 16 species were registered. These results increase our understanding of the regional patterns of mammal richness and distribution for areas of central Mexico, and are particularly relevant for the design of management plans for the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve.
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The first records of margay (Leopardus wiedii), bobcat (Lynx rufus), cougar (Puma concolor), and yaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) in thesouthern state of Puebla are presented. Field work was achieved by participative monitoring in... more
The first records of margay (Leopardus wiedii), bobcat (Lynx rufus), cougar (Puma concolor), and yaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) in thesouthern state of Puebla are presented. Field work was achieved by participative monitoring in collaboration with local authorities. A total of 11 stations of digital camera traps were set up that worked from December 18th, 2012 thru February 19th, 2014. With a sampling effort of 2,669 trap-days and with the presence data obtained it was possible to document for the first time the presence of 4 felid species for the region through 3 records of L. wiedii, 26 of L. rufus, 7 of P. concolor, and 4 of P. yagouaroundi. It was also possible to document the presenceof one adult female of P. concolor with her 2 kittens. The known distribution ranges of L. wiedii and P. yagouaroundi were enlarged for central México. The identified species coexist in the tropical dry forest of San José Axuxco within the limits of Tehuacán-Cuicatlán biosphere reserve. The locality is potentially prioritary for the conservation of populations of endangered felids in the region. All Rights Reserved © 2015 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Biología. This is an open access item distributed under theCreative Commons CC License BY-NC-ND 4.0. Keywords: Camera trap; Endangered species; Participatory monitoring; Biosphere Reserve Tehuacán-Cuicatlán∗
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Se documentó la presencia de águila real (Aquila chrysaetos) mediante el fotorregistro más sureño del estado de Puebla en la Reserva de la Biosfera Tehuacán-Cuicatlán. La selva baja caducifolia y el matorral xerófilo de la reserva son... more
Se documentó la presencia de águila real (Aquila chrysaetos) mediante el fotorregistro más sureño del estado de Puebla en la Reserva de la Biosfera Tehuacán-Cuicatlán. La selva baja caducifolia y el matorral xerófilo de la reserva son tipos de vegetación con condiciones ambientales favorables para la presencia del águila real y se propone que se considere a la Reserva de la Biosfera Tehuacán-Cuicatlán como área de distribución de la rapaz. Se sugiere que se capacite a los comités de vigilancia de las comunidades rurales para reconocer y registrar avistamientos, lo que permitiría obtener la información para determinar si las águilas habitan en la reserva durante todo el año o durante su migración. We report Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) presence by means of the southernmost photographic record in the state of Puebla within the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve. Tropical dry forest and xerophilous scrub in the reserve are vegetation types with favorable environmental conditions for the presence of Golden Eagle; therefore, it is proposed that the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve should be considered as part of the distribution area of this bird of prey. It is suggested also that training of rural communities for sighting recognition and registration would allow obtaining information to determine if eagles are present in the reserve throughout the year or during their migration.
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Introduction: Tamandua mexicana is the only species of anteater present throughout Mexico. Whereas Galictis vittata and Eira barbara are two species of endangered mustelids according to the mexican’s laws. We present records for the three... more
Introduction: Tamandua mexicana is the only species of anteater present throughout Mexico. Whereas Galictis vittata and Eira barbara are two species of endangered mustelids according to the mexican’s laws. We present records for the three species mentioned, located within the area of influence of the Biosphere Reserve Tehuacan-Cuicatlan (RBTC), in the state of Oaxaca.
Methodology: Over five years, a strong link to various human communities located within the RBTC has consolidadted, conforming to date 19 participatory monitoring groups, each represented by a different municipality. Each of the groups are familiar with the use of camera traps, and their correct location in the field.
Results: The noteworthy records of Tamandua mexicana, Galictis vittata and Eira barbara for the zone of influence of the RBTC were obtained. The record of T. mexicana was obtained in the town of Concepcion Papalo in pine-oak forest. The records of mustelids were obtained in the town of Santa Maria Papalo, in cloud forest.
Discussion and conclusions: These records obtained for the area of influence of the RBTC provides new information for the three species and increases the list of mammals adjacent to the reserve. The record of the anteater increases its altitudinal range reported approximately 500 m. Whereas for mustelids our information is relevant because of their critical situation and the limited information which has been marked as priority for the Mustelidae Family.
Methodology: Over five years, a strong link to various human communities located within the RBTC has consolidadted, conforming to date 19 participatory monitoring groups, each represented by a different municipality. Each of the groups are familiar with the use of camera traps, and their correct location in the field.
Results: The noteworthy records of Tamandua mexicana, Galictis vittata and Eira barbara for the zone of influence of the RBTC were obtained. The record of T. mexicana was obtained in the town of Concepcion Papalo in pine-oak forest. The records of mustelids were obtained in the town of Santa Maria Papalo, in cloud forest.
Discussion and conclusions: These records obtained for the area of influence of the RBTC provides new information for the three species and increases the list of mammals adjacent to the reserve. The record of the anteater increases its altitudinal range reported approximately 500 m. Whereas for mustelids our information is relevant because of their critical situation and the limited information which has been marked as priority for the Mustelidae Family.
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The State of Guerrero is ranked fourth in terms of biodiversity in Mexico, including 930 vertebrate species in its territory. However, Guerrero shows significant loss of its original natural habitats. It is evident the need to generate... more
The State of Guerrero is ranked fourth in terms of biodiversity in Mexico, including 930 vertebrate species in its territory. However, Guerrero shows significant loss of its original natural habitats. It is evident the need to generate information on the processes involved in loss of natural habitats and to identify the impact on the distribution of species. We modeled the potential distribution of suitable habitat for 47 species of mammals using MaxEnt, and those were further refined to produce models of the current distribution of suitable habitats. The relationship between the amplitude of the potential distribution of suitable habitats and the proportion of remaining natural habitat for each species were examined, both at the state (Guerrero) and nationwide levels (Mexico), and there were identified areas of Guerrero needed to achieve fixed conservation goals. The results showed no significant correlation between the amplitude of species potential distribution of suitable habitats and species distributions of remaining areas of original habitat, neither at the state or national scales. In fact, there are significant differences in the proportions of remaining habitat between the 2 scales, suggesting that scale is an important factor in establishing conservation strategies for the same species at local, regional or national scales.
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The Central American tapir (Tapirus bairdii), is the largest mammalian species of neotropical affinity known today. It plays a very important role in tropical forest ecology in terms of herbivory, predation and seed dispersal. However,... more
The Central American tapir (Tapirus bairdii), is the largest mammalian species of neotropical affinity known
today. It plays a very important role in tropical forest ecology in terms of herbivory, predation and seed dispersal.
However, due to habitat loss and hunting pressure, the species is endangered. Using camera-traps and with the informed
participation of the people from the locality, we documented the presence of several individuals of this species in
Totontepec, Villa de Morelos, Sierra Mixe, Oaxaca. Evidence suggests the existence of a breeding population and
confirms earlier work that suggested its presence in the area.
today. It plays a very important role in tropical forest ecology in terms of herbivory, predation and seed dispersal.
However, due to habitat loss and hunting pressure, the species is endangered. Using camera-traps and with the informed
participation of the people from the locality, we documented the presence of several individuals of this species in
Totontepec, Villa de Morelos, Sierra Mixe, Oaxaca. Evidence suggests the existence of a breeding population and
confirms earlier work that suggested its presence in the area.
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We recorded the presence of an adult male ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) with a camera-trap in Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (LZNP), in the states of Mexico and Morelos, Mexico. This is an outstanding record for the species because it is... more
We recorded the presence of an adult male ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) with a camera-trap in Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (LZNP), in the states of Mexico and Morelos, Mexico. This is an outstanding record for the species because it is the first report for the LZNP, the closest location of the species to three of the largest cities in the country, namely Mexico, Toluca and Cuernavaca; also, is the record at the highest altitude in Mexico (3 150 m), and is the first record of the species in fir forest.
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Con el financiamiento del Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, A. C., en 2013 Conservación Biológica y Desarrollo Social, A. C y la Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas, a través de la Dirección del Corredor... more
Con el financiamiento del Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, A. C., en 2013 Conservación Biológica y Desarrollo Social, A. C y la Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas, a través de la Dirección del Corredor Biológico Chichinautzin, trabajamos en un proyecto de restauración y operación del Centro de Cultura para la Conservación del Parque Nacional Lagunas de Zempoala (CCC LZ), cuyo objetivo principal es fomentar la conservación de los recursos naturales y mejorar la calidad de vida de las comunidades humanas vinculadas a ésta Área Natural Protegida.
Para llevar a cabo el objetivo principal del Centro se requiere del fortalecimiento de las capacidades y conocimientos de los actores que están en contacto con el visitante del Parque Nacional y lograr la sustentabilidad de las actividades que se realizan en el mismo. Como base para lograr lo anterior se realizaron una serie de talleres con los prestadores de servicios y guarda parques que laboran en ésta ANP, los cuáles se llevaron a cabo durante el primer semestre de 2014.
Con ésta guía que aborda los temas trabajados en los talleres mencionados, buscamos proporcionar a los actores involucrados una herramienta de apoyo que fortalezca las capacidades adquiridas y que sirva como referencia para que tanto guarda parques como prestadores de servicios tengan un impacto positivo en la educación ambiental de las miles de personas que visitan este Parque Nacional cada año.
Para llevar a cabo el objetivo principal del Centro se requiere del fortalecimiento de las capacidades y conocimientos de los actores que están en contacto con el visitante del Parque Nacional y lograr la sustentabilidad de las actividades que se realizan en el mismo. Como base para lograr lo anterior se realizaron una serie de talleres con los prestadores de servicios y guarda parques que laboran en ésta ANP, los cuáles se llevaron a cabo durante el primer semestre de 2014.
Con ésta guía que aborda los temas trabajados en los talleres mencionados, buscamos proporcionar a los actores involucrados una herramienta de apoyo que fortalezca las capacidades adquiridas y que sirva como referencia para que tanto guarda parques como prestadores de servicios tengan un impacto positivo en la educación ambiental de las miles de personas que visitan este Parque Nacional cada año.
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Mammals constitute one of the most conspicuous groups of terrestrial vertebrates showing internal and external characteristics that have allowed them to be successful in virtually all ecosystems worldwide. The objective of this revision... more
Mammals constitute one of the most conspicuous groups of terrestrial vertebrates showing internal and external characteristics that have allowed them to be successful in virtually all ecosystems worldwide. The objective of this revision is to update the current knowledge of mammals occurring in Mexico. In Mexico mammals constitute a highly diverse group, ranking third worldwide with 564 species, representing close to 10% of the total mammal fauna. The description of mammals in Mexico has been uneven through time; a significant increase occurred from 1700 to 1950. Mammals are distributed nationwide; a total of 77% of species are less than 5 kg, belonging to the Orders Rodentia, Chiroptera and Soricomorpha. Population trends are poorly documented in most species, but it is likely that populations have been negatively affected by human activities. We conclude that despite mammals are a well-studied group compared with other vertebrates, they continue to offer interesting theoretical insights and challenges for their conservation and sustainable use.
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We report information on the distribution, abundance and food habits of the Neotropical river otter Lontra longicaudis annectens, based on 386 collected scats (281 in the dry season, and 105 in the rainy season). The distribution along a... more
We report information on the distribution, abundance and food habits of the Neotropical river otter Lontra longicaudis annectens, based on 386 collected scats (281 in the dry season, and 105 in the rainy season). The distribution along a 39.5 km transect was similar in both rainy and dry seasons. The estimates of relative abundance using two models varied according to rates: Gallo-Reynoso (0.508 scats/ km), and Eberhardt-Van Etten, modified for this study (0.016 scats/ km). We obtained a record of L. longicaudis with a collecting effort of 18 nights / camera confirming the presence of the species. Food habits analyzing 161 scats revealed presence of seven species of fish (89.62%) of the families Cichlidae, Heptapteridae and Poeciliidae, four reptiles (4.32%) of the families Corythophanidae, Iguanidae and Phrynosomatidae, an unidentified bird (1.77 %), insects of the family Megaloptera (4.13%), and unidentifiable organic matter (0.17%). We recommend continuing studying the natural history of this species for conservation purposes.
"The aim of this work was to characterize the habitat of white tailed deer at two locations in northern temperate forest in the state of Morelos, Mexico and model the potential distribution of herbaceous and shrub species with importance... more
"The aim of this work was to characterize the habitat of white tailed deer at two locations in northern temperate forest in the state of Morelos, Mexico and model the potential distribution of herbaceous and shrub species with importance for food and cover to determine sites most likely to occur and areas of importance for this species within the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. Evaluated habitat characteristics are suitable for
white-tailed deer, as the area has forest structure and floristic composition that provides nourishment and appropriate protection coverage, plus favorable topographic conditions for movement and escape. The modeling includes the species on shrub and herbaceous strata comprising the structure and composition that may be taking advantage of the white-tailed deer in the study area. The results suggest that most of the modeled species are distributed along the Natural Protected Area “Chichinautzin Biological Corridor” and the center of the country, reducing its presence as it approaches the coast of the Pacific Ocean, which match distribution in temperate forests. The information generated in this work about the structure and composition of the forest and its relationship to white-tailed deer can be used to support management decisions of the species locally and regionally."
white-tailed deer, as the area has forest structure and floristic composition that provides nourishment and appropriate protection coverage, plus favorable topographic conditions for movement and escape. The modeling includes the species on shrub and herbaceous strata comprising the structure and composition that may be taking advantage of the white-tailed deer in the study area. The results suggest that most of the modeled species are distributed along the Natural Protected Area “Chichinautzin Biological Corridor” and the center of the country, reducing its presence as it approaches the coast of the Pacific Ocean, which match distribution in temperate forests. The information generated in this work about the structure and composition of the forest and its relationship to white-tailed deer can be used to support management decisions of the species locally and regionally."
ABSTRACT—In May 2010, we documented the presence of jaguars (Panthera onca) in the state of Michoacán, Mexico, by means of six photographs obtained with camera traps and a skull collected in the field. The photographs show an adult female... more
ABSTRACT—In May 2010, we documented the presence of jaguars (Panthera onca) in the state of Michoacán, Mexico, by means of six photographs obtained with camera traps and a skull collected in the field. The photographs show an adult female and a subadult cub. These records were from tropical semi-deciduous forest in a transitional area between the Sierra Madre del Sur and the Pacific Coast. These records constitute the first evidence of the jaguar in Michoacán. Additional research is needed to confirm whether the records correspond to a resident population of jaguar rather than to wandering individuals.
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Studies conducted in the state of Guanajuato have been divided into three research periods: a coarse-grained list of wildlife, a broad analysis on biodiversity, and the increasing information adding the historic data on wildlife and... more
Studies conducted in the state of Guanajuato have been
divided into three research periods: a coarse-grained list of
wildlife, a broad analysis on biodiversity, and the increasing
information adding the historic data on wildlife and recent
field work. Here, we updated information regarding rodent
species richness in Guanajuato. For the historical data, we
reviewed various sources of electronic information and
several publications, and included results of field work
from September 2005 to October 2007, and October 2008
to January 2010, surveying protected areas (Yuriria and the
Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve of Guanajuato (RBSGG),
respectively. Rodent species richness increased from 27 to
40 species by combining historical and recent field data.
We estimate a total of 50 rodent species in Guanajuato,
using a Jackknife approach.
divided into three research periods: a coarse-grained list of
wildlife, a broad analysis on biodiversity, and the increasing
information adding the historic data on wildlife and recent
field work. Here, we updated information regarding rodent
species richness in Guanajuato. For the historical data, we
reviewed various sources of electronic information and
several publications, and included results of field work
from September 2005 to October 2007, and October 2008
to January 2010, surveying protected areas (Yuriria and the
Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve of Guanajuato (RBSGG),
respectively. Rodent species richness increased from 27 to
40 species by combining historical and recent field data.
We estimate a total of 50 rodent species in Guanajuato,
using a Jackknife approach.
El mapa que se muestra identifica las áreas prioritarias de conservación y conectividad con base en un estudio de caso de los mamíferos terrestres como subrogados de la biodiversidad. Se incluyen a priori en el análisis: a) los sistemas... more
El mapa que se muestra identifica las áreas prioritarias de conservación y conectividad con base en un estudio de caso de los mamíferos terrestres como subrogados de la biodiversidad. Se incluyen a priori en el análisis: a) los sistemas de conservación que actualmente están funcionando en México, instrumentos de designación internacional, Áreas Naturales Protegidas gubernamentales, municipales, estatales, federales, privadas
y sociales, zonas de restauración ecológica y las áreas forestales permanentes (BezauryCreel et al., 2012), b) el bosque mesófilo de montaña, uno de los ecosistemas en peligro
que mayor biodiversidad contiene (Conabio, 2010). Se analizaron 348 especies de los mamíferos terrestres como subrogados de la biodiversidad para proponer, mediante el software ConsNet (Ciarleglio et al., 2009) y con base en su distribución potencial: c) las áreas prioritarias adicionales a las que ya existen y d) sitios con elevado potencial para conectividad entre instrumentos actuales y áreas prioritarias.
y sociales, zonas de restauración ecológica y las áreas forestales permanentes (BezauryCreel et al., 2012), b) el bosque mesófilo de montaña, uno de los ecosistemas en peligro
que mayor biodiversidad contiene (Conabio, 2010). Se analizaron 348 especies de los mamíferos terrestres como subrogados de la biodiversidad para proponer, mediante el software ConsNet (Ciarleglio et al., 2009) y con base en su distribución potencial: c) las áreas prioritarias adicionales a las que ya existen y d) sitios con elevado potencial para conectividad entre instrumentos actuales y áreas prioritarias.
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Abstract. The cloud forest (CF) is one of the ecosystems with less surface and the most threatened in Mexico. This paper presents information on the richness, relative abundance, activity and reproductive data of medium and large... more
Abstract. The cloud forest (CF) is one of the ecosystems with less surface and the most threatened in Mexico. This
paper presents information on the richness, relative abundance, activity and reproductive data of medium and large
mammals in the CF located in the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve. Between February 2008 and August 2009,
we used camera-traps with which we obtained 372 independent records, corresponding to 17 species. We believe
this data supports an appropriate choice of method and monitoring sites; but also data on richness, abundance and
reproduction of the species indicate that the ecosystem is properly preserved in the area, which is consistent with
recently reported Conabio. Therefore we recommend establishing monitoring activities in the medium and long term
in multiple sites, which could complement the assessment that has been undertaken at national level in this ecosystem.
paper presents information on the richness, relative abundance, activity and reproductive data of medium and large
mammals in the CF located in the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve. Between February 2008 and August 2009,
we used camera-traps with which we obtained 372 independent records, corresponding to 17 species. We believe
this data supports an appropriate choice of method and monitoring sites; but also data on richness, abundance and
reproduction of the species indicate that the ecosystem is properly preserved in the area, which is consistent with
recently reported Conabio. Therefore we recommend establishing monitoring activities in the medium and long term
in multiple sites, which could complement the assessment that has been undertaken at national level in this ecosystem.
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We report the first record of the jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. This record expands the distribution of this species by 117 km to the west into the Mexican Central Plateau and increases the number of... more
We report the first record of the jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) in the state of Guanajuato,
Mexico. This record expands the distribution of this species by 117 km to the west into the Mexican Central
Plateau and increases the number of species of felids reported in Guanajuato to five
Mexico. This record expands the distribution of this species by 117 km to the west into the Mexican Central
Plateau and increases the number of species of felids reported in Guanajuato to five
We collected three specimens and two photograph records of the hairy-legged vampire bat (Diphylla ecaudata) in the municipalities of Victoria and Xichú. These are the first records of this species in Guanajuato, Mexico. Diphylla ecaudata... more
We collected three specimens and two photograph records of the hairy-legged vampire bat (Diphylla ecaudata) in the municipalities of Victoria and Xichú. These are the first records of this species in Guanajuato, Mexico. Diphylla ecaudata feeds on avian blood. D. ecaudata is a bat with a long, silky and brown dorsal fur, and white color in the base. It usually inhabits tropical forest, and roosts in caves and abandoned mines.
La disminución o incluso extinción de poblaciones de especies de vida silvestre tiene sus principales causas en una serie de problemas como la reducción del área de cobertura vegetal efectiva, la modificación de factores bióticos y... more
La disminución o incluso extinción de poblaciones de especies de vida silvestre tiene sus principales causas en una serie de problemas como la reducción del área de cobertura vegetal efectiva, la modificación de factores bióticos y abióticos por cambio de uso de suelo y el tráfico ilegal de fauna silvestre. Al contrario de una visión proteccionista, que se ha reflejado en el establecimiento de áreas que no pueden ser sometidas a ningún tipo de aprovechamiento, actualmente se reconoce la existencia de esquemas que permiten la conservación bajo un manejo y uso adecuado de los recursos, y se plantea la necesidad de incluir desde el principio el análisis de los factores socioeconómicos que harán posible la operatividad de las áreas de conservación. Por lo anterior es indispensable formular estrategias de monitoreo biológico que aporten información sobre la presencia y abundancia de las especies y que respalden acciones de conservación y uso sustentable de la biodiversidad. El monitoreo participativo de la biodiversidad ha demostrado ser una estrategia que aumenta notablemente el interés local y regional por la conservación y el adecuado uso de recursos naturales. La guía que usted tiene en las manos es resultado de un proyecto impulsado por Conservación Biológica y Desarrollo Social, A. C., que busca formar una red de monitoreo participativo de la biodiversidad en México. Este proyecto ha comenzado en la Reserva de la Biosfera de Tehuacán-Cuicatlán (rbtc), con el apoyo de actores como el Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, A. C., la Comisión Nacional Forestal y el Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Estados Unidos; la intención es que se impulse el interés de los poseedores legales de la tierra para realizar acciones de monitoreo participativo que sustenten proyectos de desarrollo sustentable a nivel local. Se presentan los nombres común y científico para cada especie incluida en esta guía de campo, y un árbol genealógico que indica su historia evolutiva y los parientes más cercanos. Adicionalmente, se consideran tres elementos que hacen especial esta guía. La primera, en orden de aparición para cada ficha, es una ilustración que sirve para identificar visualmente a cada especie, en la mayoría de los casos es una acuarela inédita de Alfredo Dugès, un naturalista del siglo xix que dedicó gran parte de su vida a la descripción y clasificación de animales y plantas de México. Esto agrega a la guía una relevante importancia histórica. El segundo elemento es la ilustración y datos de los rastros que nos indican la presencia de la especie en campo. Estas ilustraciones fueron realizadas por el experto en rastros de México, el M. en C. Marcelo Aranda. El rastreo es un método de monitoreo participativo muy importante y es fundamental poner atención en los rastros para mejorar los resultados obtenidos mediante fototrampeo. El tercer elemento es la imagen de una fotocolecta obtenida durante el trabajo de monitoreo en la rbtc. Esta publicación proporciona las características morfológicas, como el peso y tamaño de las especies, además de indicar mediante ilustraciones su distribución, ecología, patrones de actividad y comportamiento observados en la rbtc. Esperamos que esta guía contribuya con el trabajo que usted está realizando con el fin de conocer la biodiversidad de la zona en la que habita, o si aún no se ha integrado al desarrollo del monitoreo esperamos sinceramente que disfrute de su revisión y lectura y que impulse su curiosidad por integrarse a esta actividad.
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Recientemente, el uso de fototrampas para realizar inventarios y estudios ecológicos en mamíferos se ha incrementando notablemente y constituye una herramientas útil para detectar e identificar especies, monitorear abundancia absoluta y... more
Recientemente, el uso de fototrampas para realizar inventarios y estudios ecológicos en mamíferos se ha incrementando notablemente y constituye una herramientas útil para detectar e identificar especies, monitorear abundancia absoluta y relativa y para estudiar patrones de actividad. Este proyecto reunió fichas digitales de fotocolecta de investigadores a nivel nacional, organizando la información básica asociada a las imágenes de manera formal y sistemática de manera equivalente a especimenes en una colección científica. Para hacer lo anterior utilizamos el protocolo Darwin Core Versión 1.21 la cual es la versión revisada y en uso por GBIF, MaNIS, HerpNet, OrNIS, y FishNet2. Se montaron 3000 fichas digitales de fotocolecta pertenecientes a 79 especies registradas en 18 estados de la república mexicana y todos los registros se encontrarán disponibles a través de la página de la fotocolección y a través de losportales GBIF y MaNIS. Adicionalmente todas las fotografías se encuentran disponibles a través del portal de imágenes Irekani (http://unibio.unam.mx/irekani/). Este esfuerzo enriquece de manera significativa, la documentación de la diversidad biológica a nivel nacional.