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- Title
MAMÍFEROS INTRODUCIDOS EN LA PROVINCIA DE NEUQUÉN: ESTADO ACTUAL Y PRIORIDADES DE MANEJO.
- Authors
Guichón, M. Laura; Monteverde, Martín; Piudo, Luciana; Sanguinetti, Javier; Di Martino, Sebastián
- Abstract
Introduced mammals in Neuquen province: status and management priorities. Patagonia houses 84 species of native mammals and numerous exotic species. In this study we reviewed the quantity and identity of mammalian species introduced in Neuquén province (NW Patagonia, Argentina) and their present status. We also updated the area invaded by Cervus elaphus, Neovison vison, Oryctolagus cuniculus and Sus scrofa in the Neuquén province. We gathered information from: (1) publications and reports, (2) consultation with park rangers, professionals, technicians, (3) unpublished data of the authors, and (4) fieldwork. We recorded the introduction of 29 species of mammals (62% are Artiodactyla), seven of which are already extinct, six are restricted to hunting ranches, and 13 have established wild populations. The four analysed species show an increase in the invaded area during the last decade and already occupy most of the central and southern regions of the province. The largest invaded area corresponds to O. cuniculus, followed by S. scrofa and C. elaphus with similar areas, and finally N. vison. We promote an initiative for a management plan in NW Neuquén aiming to introeradicate isolated populations and restrain the spread of exotic species into provincial protected areas. In SW Neuquén, we promote a coordinated management plan between national (National Parks Administrations) and provincial (Provincial Wildlife Agencies) jurisdictions focused in the region of the National Parks Lanín and Nahuel Huapi. The largest challenge now is to integrate ecological and technical perspectives with socioeconomic considerations and the diverse perceptions of the different social groups regarding each invasion process.
- Publication
Journal of Neotropical Mammalogy / Mastozoologia Neotropical, 2016, Vol 23, Issue 2, p255
- ISSN
0327-9383
- Publication type
Article