Abstrakti
This study analyzed how environmental, temporal, and spatial variables influenced the distribution and diversity of waterbird assemblages during the dry and rainy seasons in a subtropical estuarine complex in southern Brazil, a world heritage site. From March 2020 to February 2021, we determined the alpha and beta diversities of waterbird in the Paranaguá Estuarine Complex (PEC), southern Brazil, by sampling 36 transects distributed in three bays. Altogether we recorded 46 species distributed in 17 families and eight genera. Despite the similar species richness observed in the dry versus rainy season (41 and 39 species, respectively), we found a weak seasonal influence on the composition of the waterbird assemblage due to the presence of migratory species. Species richness was positively related with water temperature and dissolved oxygen during the wet season. While in the dry season, we recorded a negative relationship between species diversity and turbidity. Despite the great diversity of waterbird species recorded in the PEC, we did not detect a consistent pattern of alpha and beta diversity responses. Balanced variation in abundance was the component that most contributed to total beta diversity, which is consistent for highly mobile species that roam heterogeneous landscapes. Due to their high mobility, waterbird quickly track dynamic features in time and space. The lack of apparent patterns in species distribution and alpha and beta diversity may reflect this dynamic. Our findings reinforce the need to use robust, long-term databases to understand and monitor beta diversity, providing information to support practical actions to protect local and regional biodiversity. Therefore, strategic management plans that use integrated protection networks and aim at biodiversity conservation at different scales must consider these results.
| Alkuperäiskieli | Englanti |
|---|---|
| Artikkeli | 108343 |
| Julkaisu | Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science |
| Vuosikerta | 288 |
| DOI - pysyväislinkit | |
| Tila | Julkaistu - 5 elok. 2023 |
| OKM-julkaisutyyppi | A1 Julkaistu artikkeli, soviteltu |
Rahoitus
We thank the CNPq project – Resiliência socioecológica e sustentabilidade do Complexo Estuarino de Paranaguá, Process: 441439/2017–9, which financed our field trips and the materials used in this work. We also thank the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel – Brazil (CAPES) , Financial Code 001 ) for the scholarship granted to Miotto, M. L., and the Center for Sea Studies for the logistics, boat and other facilities. Finally, we would like to sincerely thank all the volunteers willing to accompany us on the long field trips. Without them carrying out this work would be impossible!
| Rahoittajat | Rahoittajan numero |
|---|---|
| Center for Sea Studies | |
| Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior | |
| Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico | 441439/2017–9 |