Biogeographic Patterns of South American Anurans [electronic resource] /
Vasconcelos, Tiago S.author.
da Silva, Fernando R.author.
dos Santos, Tiago G.author.
Prado, Vitor H. M.author.
Provete, Diogo B.author.
This book analyzes different facets of anuran amphibian distribution in South America. We integrate alternative biological metrics employing cutting-edge methods to understand the dynamic processes underlying species distribution patterns. By using the modern biogeographic toolbox, we explore how richness gradients, phylogenetic diversity, functional diversity, and range size/endemism distribution of amphibians vary along the continent. Moreover, we present a robust proposal for priority areas for conservation of anurans in South America that maximizes representativeness of distinct biodiversity facets.
An Introduction to the Biogeography of South American Anurans -- South American Anurans: Species Diversity and Description Trends Through Time and Space -- Patterns of Species Richness, Range Size, and their Environmental Correlates of South American Anurans -- Spatial Distribution of Phylogenetic Diversity of South American Anurans -- Geographical Patterns of Functional Diversity of South American Anurans -- Biogeographic Regionalization of South American Anurans -- Spatial Conservation Prioritization for the Anuran Fauna of South America.
This book analyzes different facets of anuran amphibian distribution in South America. We integrate alternative biological metrics employing cutting-edge methods to understand the dynamic processes underlying species distribution patterns. By using the modern biogeographic toolbox, we explore how richness gradients, phylogenetic diversity, functional diversity, and range size/endemism distribution of amphibians vary along the continent. Moreover, we present a robust proposal for priority areas for conservation of anurans in South America that maximizes representativeness of distinct biodiversity facets.
Animal ecology.
Biodiversity.
Conservation biology.
Ecology .
Animal Ecology.
Biodiversity.
Conservation Biology/Ecology.