Resumen. Este trabajo registra por primera vez la presencia de los murciélagos Eptesicus furinali... more Resumen. Este trabajo registra por primera vez la presencia de los murciélagos Eptesicus furinalis, Glossophaga morenoi, Myotis auriculus y Platyrrhinus helleri para el estado de Hidalgo, México. Los ejemplares se obtuvieron durante los muestreos realizados entre agosto de 2008 y mayo de 2010. De cada ejemplar se proporcionan las medidas externas y craneales, la condición reproductora, así como el tipo de vegetación donde fueron encontrados. Palabras clave: riqueza, primeros registros, vegetación. Abstract. We register for the first time the presence of the bats Eptesicus furinalis, Glossophaga morenoi, Myotis auriculus and Platyrrhinus helleri for the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. The bats were obtained between August 2008 and May 2010. We provide for each bat external and cranial measures, reproductive status, as well as the type of vegetation where they were found.
RESUMEN. El municipio de Tlanchinol es una zona importante para la conservación debido a la diver... more RESUMEN. El municipio de Tlanchinol es una zona importante para la conservación debido a la diversidad de su vegetación y a que ostenta una de las mayores extensiones de bosque mesófilo de montaña dentro del estado de Hidalgo, el cual ocupa el tercer lugar a nivel nacional en cuanto a la cobertura de este tipo de ve-getación. Sin embargo, son pocos los trabajos que se han enfocado en el estudio de los mamíferos que habitan estos bosques. El objetivo del trabajo es presentar una lista taxonómica actualizada de los mamíferos terrestres del municipio, así como un análisis de la estructura del ensamblaje con relación a la organización trófica, al tamaño corporal, al tipo de distribución geográfica y al estatus de conservación de las especies. El trabajo de campo se realizó entre noviembre de 2006 y julio de 2008 y se complementó con la revisión de la información publicada. Fueron utilizados métodos directos (trampeo y observaciones) e indirectos (huellas, excretas, animales proporcionados por los pobladores y entrevistas) para obtener la información. Se registraron en total 42 especies, de las cuales 4 son didelfimorfos, 1 cingulata, 2 soricomorfos, 9 carnívoros, 2 artiodáctilos y 24 roedores. Siete especies se consideran en alguna categoría de riesgo (16.6%) y 8 (19%) son endémicas de México. La mayoría de las especies tienen hábitos herbívoros (40.5%) y omnívoros (33.3%) y son de tamaño pequeño (< 100 g). El presente trabajo adiciona 16 nuevas especies para el municipio de Tlanchinol con lo que se amplía y actualiza de manera significativa la información disponible sobre la riqueza de los mamíferos y adiciona información sobre la estructura del ensamblaje de mamíferos presentes en el municipio. ABSTRACT. Taxonomic list and assemblage structure of terrestrial mammals of Tlanchinol municipality, Hidalgo, Mexico. The Tlanchinol municipality is an important region of conservation since it harbors a great diversity of vegetation and one of the most extensive cloud forest areas in the state of Hidalgo. This state ranks the third place in terms of national coverage of this vegetation type. However, there are few studies that focus on the mammals that inhabit these forests. The aim of this paper is to present an updated taxonomic list of the land mammals of the municipality, and an analysis of the assemblage structure in relation to trophic organization , body size, geographical distribution and the conservation status of the species. The previous was done in order to update all knowledge about terrestrial mammal assemblage in the region. Fieldwork was conducted between November 2006 and July 2008, and it was complemented by a review of published information. We
We recorded for the first time the species Rhogeessa alleni in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, and ... more We recorded for the first time the species Rhogeessa alleni in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, and registered the third locality for Myotis californicus. The bats were caught between March 2010 and September 2012. Specimens were preserved in skin, skull, and parts of skeleton and were deposited at the Colección Mastozoológica of Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo. We provide external and cranial measurements as well as information about reproductive condition and habitat of each specimen.
We documented the presence of nine mammal species, which are not well known to the state of Hidal... more We documented the presence of nine mammal species, which are not well known to the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. The specimens were captured or registered during fieldwork that was conducted between November 2007 to May 2011, as well as January to April 2015 in 28 municipalities of Hidalgo. Information about distribution, somatic measurements, reproductive status and habitat is provided for each specimen. Six of the nine species reported in this study represent the first records for the state: Leopardus wiedii, Eira barbara, Lontra longicaudis, Orthogeomys hispidus, Peromyscus beatae y Peromyscus hylocetes.
We give information on the seasonal abundance of herbivores bats and their plant food resources i... more We give information on the seasonal abundance of herbivores bats and their plant food resources in Reserva de la Biosfera Barranca de Metztitlán, Hidalgo, México. Two types of vegetation were studied: crasicaule shrub of Isolatocereus dumortieri and tropical deciduous forest. We identified eight species of herbivorous bats that inhabit the Barranca de Metztitlán. Three species of nectar-feeding bats (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae, Choeronycteris mexicana, Glossophaga soricina) and one frugivore (Sturnira ludovici) were common in the crasicaule scrub and tropical deciduous forest. Four frugivores (Artibeus jamaicencis, A. lituratus, A. aztecus and Sturnira lilium) were associated only with tropical deciduous forest. At landscape level, we have identified 28 species of chiropterophilous plants that provide food (flowers and fruits) for bats throughout the year. Annually the greatest abundance of bats coincided with the highest chiropterophilous resources abundance. And at local level, we found a positive and significant relationship between the abundance of the pollinator’s bats and the productivity of flowers from thegiant cacti Isolatocereus dumortieri.
We documented the first record of jaguar (Panthera onca) in the state of Hidalgo, México. With th... more We documented the first record of jaguar (Panthera onca) in the state of Hidalgo, México. With this record, the gap in the distribution of jaguar between San Luis Potosí and northwestern Puebla is reduced. In July 2013, we found 2 tracks on a trail in a pine-oak forest, and in October, we photographed a jaguar in an oak forest. Both sites are located within the Parque Nacional Los Mármoles in Sierra Gorda of Hidalgo. These records represent the first evidence of the presence of jaguar in Hidalgo, which is among the few states where all 6 species of felids that inhabit México occur.
Resumen. Este trabajo registra por primera vez la presencia de los murciélagos Eptesicus furinali... more Resumen. Este trabajo registra por primera vez la presencia de los murciélagos Eptesicus furinalis, Glossophaga morenoi, Myotis auriculus y Platyrrhinus helleri para el estado de Hidalgo, México. Los ejemplares se obtuvieron durante los muestreos realizados entre agosto de 2008 y mayo de 2010. De cada ejemplar se proporcionan las medidas externas y craneales, la condición reproductora, así como el tipo de vegetación donde fueron encontrados. Palabras clave: riqueza, primeros registros, vegetación. Abstract. We register for the first time the presence of the bats Eptesicus furinalis, Glossophaga morenoi, Myotis auriculus and Platyrrhinus helleri for the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. The bats were obtained between August 2008 and May 2010. We provide for each bat external and cranial measures, reproductive status, as well as the type of vegetation where they were found.
RESUMEN. El municipio de Tlanchinol es una zona importante para la conservación debido a la diver... more RESUMEN. El municipio de Tlanchinol es una zona importante para la conservación debido a la diversidad de su vegetación y a que ostenta una de las mayores extensiones de bosque mesófilo de montaña dentro del estado de Hidalgo, el cual ocupa el tercer lugar a nivel nacional en cuanto a la cobertura de este tipo de ve-getación. Sin embargo, son pocos los trabajos que se han enfocado en el estudio de los mamíferos que habitan estos bosques. El objetivo del trabajo es presentar una lista taxonómica actualizada de los mamíferos terrestres del municipio, así como un análisis de la estructura del ensamblaje con relación a la organización trófica, al tamaño corporal, al tipo de distribución geográfica y al estatus de conservación de las especies. El trabajo de campo se realizó entre noviembre de 2006 y julio de 2008 y se complementó con la revisión de la información publicada. Fueron utilizados métodos directos (trampeo y observaciones) e indirectos (huellas, excretas, animales proporcionados por los pobladores y entrevistas) para obtener la información. Se registraron en total 42 especies, de las cuales 4 son didelfimorfos, 1 cingulata, 2 soricomorfos, 9 carnívoros, 2 artiodáctilos y 24 roedores. Siete especies se consideran en alguna categoría de riesgo (16.6%) y 8 (19%) son endémicas de México. La mayoría de las especies tienen hábitos herbívoros (40.5%) y omnívoros (33.3%) y son de tamaño pequeño (< 100 g). El presente trabajo adiciona 16 nuevas especies para el municipio de Tlanchinol con lo que se amplía y actualiza de manera significativa la información disponible sobre la riqueza de los mamíferos y adiciona información sobre la estructura del ensamblaje de mamíferos presentes en el municipio. ABSTRACT. Taxonomic list and assemblage structure of terrestrial mammals of Tlanchinol municipality, Hidalgo, Mexico. The Tlanchinol municipality is an important region of conservation since it harbors a great diversity of vegetation and one of the most extensive cloud forest areas in the state of Hidalgo. This state ranks the third place in terms of national coverage of this vegetation type. However, there are few studies that focus on the mammals that inhabit these forests. The aim of this paper is to present an updated taxonomic list of the land mammals of the municipality, and an analysis of the assemblage structure in relation to trophic organization , body size, geographical distribution and the conservation status of the species. The previous was done in order to update all knowledge about terrestrial mammal assemblage in the region. Fieldwork was conducted between November 2006 and July 2008, and it was complemented by a review of published information. We
We recorded for the first time the species Rhogeessa alleni in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, and ... more We recorded for the first time the species Rhogeessa alleni in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, and registered the third locality for Myotis californicus. The bats were caught between March 2010 and September 2012. Specimens were preserved in skin, skull, and parts of skeleton and were deposited at the Colección Mastozoológica of Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo. We provide external and cranial measurements as well as information about reproductive condition and habitat of each specimen.
We documented the presence of nine mammal species, which are not well known to the state of Hidal... more We documented the presence of nine mammal species, which are not well known to the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. The specimens were captured or registered during fieldwork that was conducted between November 2007 to May 2011, as well as January to April 2015 in 28 municipalities of Hidalgo. Information about distribution, somatic measurements, reproductive status and habitat is provided for each specimen. Six of the nine species reported in this study represent the first records for the state: Leopardus wiedii, Eira barbara, Lontra longicaudis, Orthogeomys hispidus, Peromyscus beatae y Peromyscus hylocetes.
We give information on the seasonal abundance of herbivores bats and their plant food resources i... more We give information on the seasonal abundance of herbivores bats and their plant food resources in Reserva de la Biosfera Barranca de Metztitlán, Hidalgo, México. Two types of vegetation were studied: crasicaule shrub of Isolatocereus dumortieri and tropical deciduous forest. We identified eight species of herbivorous bats that inhabit the Barranca de Metztitlán. Three species of nectar-feeding bats (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae, Choeronycteris mexicana, Glossophaga soricina) and one frugivore (Sturnira ludovici) were common in the crasicaule scrub and tropical deciduous forest. Four frugivores (Artibeus jamaicencis, A. lituratus, A. aztecus and Sturnira lilium) were associated only with tropical deciduous forest. At landscape level, we have identified 28 species of chiropterophilous plants that provide food (flowers and fruits) for bats throughout the year. Annually the greatest abundance of bats coincided with the highest chiropterophilous resources abundance. And at local level, we found a positive and significant relationship between the abundance of the pollinator’s bats and the productivity of flowers from thegiant cacti Isolatocereus dumortieri.
We documented the first record of jaguar (Panthera onca) in the state of Hidalgo, México. With th... more We documented the first record of jaguar (Panthera onca) in the state of Hidalgo, México. With this record, the gap in the distribution of jaguar between San Luis Potosí and northwestern Puebla is reduced. In July 2013, we found 2 tracks on a trail in a pine-oak forest, and in October, we photographed a jaguar in an oak forest. Both sites are located within the Parque Nacional Los Mármoles in Sierra Gorda of Hidalgo. These records represent the first evidence of the presence of jaguar in Hidalgo, which is among the few states where all 6 species of felids that inhabit México occur.
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