Conservation priorities for terrestrial mammals in Dobrogea Region, Romania.

ABSTRACT: Based on species occurrence records of museum collections, published literature, and unpublished records shared by mammalian experts, we compiled a distribution database for 59 terrestrial mammals populating the extensively protected Dobrogea Region of Romania. The spatial patterns of mammal distribution and diversity was evaluated and systematic conservation planning applied to identify priority areas for their conservation. The spatial analyses revealed that intensive sampling was not directly correlated to mammal diversity but rather to accessibility for inventory. The spatial prioritisation analysis indicated a relatively aggregated pattern of areas with a high or low conservation value with virtually no connecting corridors between them. The significant overlap between Natura 2000 sit

SUBMITTER: Miu IV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6215976 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature