Living in small spaces: Forest fragment characterization and its use by Philippine tarsiers (Tarsius syrichta Linnaeus, 1758) in Mindanao Island, Philippines
文献类型:期刊论文
作者 | Bejar, Simeon Gabriel F.; Duya, Mariano Roy M.; Duya, Melizar, V; Galindon, John Michael M.; Pasion, Bonifacio O.; Ong, Perry S. |
刊名 | PRIMATES |
出版日期 | 2020 |
期号 | x页码:- |
ISSN号 | 0032-8332 |
关键词 | Forest over limestone Edge effect Habitat use Plant diversity Substrate use Tarsier ecology |
DOI | 10.1007/s10329-020-00798-2 |
英文摘要 | The Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) is a charismatic species that is threatened by illegal hunting and deforestation. Although they occur in forest and disturbed habitats, ecological information about them is still considerably lacking, which consequently hampers our ability to effectively protect tarsiers from further endangerment. Here, we characterized a 36-ha forest fragment in Mindanao Island where a population of tarsiers persist, and assessed the factors that could have influenced their distribution within the area. We sampled trees (> 1 cm DBH) within 10 x 10-m sampling plots (N = 54), which were established within 1-ha grids (N = 32) and locations where tarsiers were captured (N = 22). The habitat was characterized as a regenerating forest over limestone, with a generally homogeneous structure in terms of tree species richness, abundance, mean DBH, and height. In both sampling plots, we found an abundance of trees below 5 cm in DBH (> 50%) and between 2.6 and 5 m in height (> 40%), which, accordingly, the tarsiers appeared to prefer to use when foraging or sleeping. Lianas were among the most important features of the forest, possibly being a keystone structure in such habitats. Community assemblage, species richness, and mean height of trees, as well as distance to the forest edge, were found to be significant factors that influenced tarsier distribution in the fragment. Our study provides basic yet critical information on the habitat and ecology of Philippine tarsiers in Mindanao, and highlights the importance of forest fragments with rich flora diversity to the survival of the species. |
学科主题 | Zoology |
语种 | 英语 |
WOS记录号 | WOS:000516021500001 |
源URL | [http://ir.xtbg.org.cn/handle/353005/11618] |
专题 | 西双版纳热带植物园_2012年后新成立研究组 |
作者单位 | 1.[Bejar, Simeon Gabriel F. 2.Duya, Mariano Roy M. 3.Duya, Melizar, V 4.Pasion, Bonifacio O. 5.Ong, Perry S.] Univ Philippines, Coll Sci, Inst Biol, Biodivers Res Lab, Quezon City, Philippines 6.Ong, Perry S.] Univ Philippines, Diliman Sci Res Fdn Inc, Quezon City, Philippines 7.[Galindon, John Michael M.] Natl Museum Philippines, Bot & Natl Herbarium Div, Ermita, Metro Manila, Philippines 8.[Pasion, Bonifacio O.] Chinese Acad Sci, Xishuangbanna Trop Bot Garden, Ctr Integrat Conservat, Mengla, Yunnan, Peoples R China |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Bejar, Simeon Gabriel F.,Duya, Mariano Roy M.,Duya, Melizar, V,et al. Living in small spaces: Forest fragment characterization and its use by Philippine tarsiers (Tarsius syrichta Linnaeus, 1758) in Mindanao Island, Philippines[J]. PRIMATES,2020(x):-. |
APA | Bejar, Simeon Gabriel F.,Duya, Mariano Roy M.,Duya, Melizar, V,Galindon, John Michael M.,Pasion, Bonifacio O.,&Ong, Perry S..(2020).Living in small spaces: Forest fragment characterization and its use by Philippine tarsiers (Tarsius syrichta Linnaeus, 1758) in Mindanao Island, Philippines.PRIMATES(x),-. |
MLA | Bejar, Simeon Gabriel F.,et al."Living in small spaces: Forest fragment characterization and its use by Philippine tarsiers (Tarsius syrichta Linnaeus, 1758) in Mindanao Island, Philippines".PRIMATES .x(2020):-. |
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