Reptiles of Banco Chinchorro: Updated List, Life History Data, and Conservation
- 1 December 2015
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Southwestern Association of Naturalists in The Southwestern Naturalist
- Vol. 60 (4) , 299-312
Abstract
One of the most useful strategies for biological conservation is the creation of protected natural areas. In addition, periodic updates of management plans are necessary to modify or improve the information and make it accessible to future research. Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve is a protected atoll situated 31 km eastward from the southern coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico. A management plan published in 2000 contains a list of reptiles inhabiting the four islands of the atoll, but concerns about errors contained on the list necessitated updates and corrections. Herein, we clarify and update this list and present new life-history data for some species. We used four approaches to improve the list: interviews with staff, fishermen, and professional visitors; literature review; scientific collections; and field work conducted from 2011 to 2013. Thirteen species (1 crocodilian, 4 marine turtles, 2 iguanas, 2 geckos, 2 anoles, 1 whiptail lizard, and 1 snake) were observed in comparison to 14 species... Resumen Una de las estrategias más utilizadas en la conservación biológica es la creación de áreas naturales protegidas. Adicionalmente, las actualizaciones periódicas de los planes de manejo son necesarias para determinar modificaciones o mejorar la información para que esté disponible para futuras investigaciones. La Reserva de la Biosfera Banco Chinchorro es un atolón protegido localizado a 31 km al este de la costa sur de Quintana Roo, México. El plan de manejo publicado en el año 2000 presenta una lista de los reptiles que habitan las cuatro islas del atolón; sin embargo, esta lista presenta errores, por lo que es necesario corregirla y actualizarla. En este estudio rectificamos y actualizamos la lista y presentamos datos nuevos sobre la historia de vida de algunas de las especies. Utilizamos cuatro métodos para actualizar la lista; entrevistas con los empleados de la reserva, pescadores y visitantes profesionales, revisión de la literatura, colecciones científicas y trabajo de campo realizado de 201...Keywords
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