期刊
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
卷 141, 期 9, 页码 2184-2192出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2008.06.008
关键词
Fragmentation; Corridors; Functional connectivity; Functional area; Atlantic forest
资金
- State of Sao Paulo Research Foundation [FAPESP n. 99/05123-4]
- The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development [CNPq n. 69014416]
- Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo (FAPESP) [99/05123-4] Funding Source: FAPESP
It is known that large fragment sizes and high connectivity levels are key components for maintaining species in fragments; however, their relative effects are poorly understood, especially in tropical areas. In order to test these effects, we built models for explaining understory birds occurrence in a fragmented Atlantic Rain Forest landscape with intermediate habitat cover (3%). Data from over 9000 mist-net hours from 17 fragments differing in size (2-175 ha) and connectivity (considering corridor linkages and distance to nearby fragments) were ranked under a model selection approach. A total 1293 individuals of 62 species were recorded. Species richness, abundance and compositional variation were mainly affected by connectivity indices that consider the capacity of species to use corridors and/or to cross short distances up to 30 m through the matrix. Bird functional groups were differently affected by area and connectivity: while terrestrial insectivores, omnivores and frugivores were affected by both area and connectivity, the other groups (understory insectivores, nectarivores, and others) were affected only by connectivity. In the studied landscape, well connected fragments can sustain an elevated number of species and individuals. Connectivity gives the opportunity for individuals to use multiple fragments, reducing the influence of fragment size. While preserving large fragments is a conservation target worldwide and should continue to be, our results indicated that connectivity between fragments can enhance the area functionally connected and is beneficial to all functional groups and therefore should be a conservation priority. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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