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Population structure of the broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) in natural and man-made water bodies associated with a silvicultural landscape

Author(s):
Marques, Thiago Simon [1] ; Bochetti Bassetti, Luis Antonio [1] ; Freitas Lara, Neliton Ricardo [1] ; Millan, Cristiane Honora [2] ; Ignacio Pina, Carlos [3] ; Verdade, Luciano Martins [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Ctr Energia Nucl Agr, Lab Ecol Isotop, Caixa Postal 96, BR-13416000 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Paulista, Inst Biociencias Rio Claro, Dept Ecol, BR-13506900 Rio Claro, SP - Brazil
[3] CICyTTP CONICET Dr Matteri & Espana, Proyecto Yacare, RA-3105 Diamante, Entre Rios - Argentina
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: SALAMANDRA; v. 52, n. 1, p. 1-10, APR 30 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

The broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) is a South American crocodilian with a wide geographical distribution. Water bodies originally occupied by the species have suffered extreme anthropogenic pressure; however, the broad-snouted caiman has a high adaptive capacity to colonize man-made habitats such as decanting pounds and artificial reservoirs for agriculture or livestock. In this context, the present study aimed at identifying the population structure of the broad-snouted caiman in a silvicultural landscape in southeastern Brazil. Fifty-two caimans of various classes were captured with baited traps and steel cable snares at night. The estimated population size was 51 individuals excluding class I individuals. The population density was estimated to be 2.6 individuals/ha with a linear density of 11.3 individuals/km. The intermediate values of linear density estimates herein are similar to other areas, suggesting that silvicultural landscapes can be relevant for broad-snouted caiman conservation. Therefore, the role of silvicultural landscapes in crocodilian conservation should be taken into consideration for environmental certification processes related to forestry in the Neotropics. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 06/60954-4 - Socio-environmental changes in the state of São Paulo and perspectives for conservation
Grantee:Luciano Martins Verdade
Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants