A conservation checklist of the amphibians and reptiles of Mexico City, with comparisons with adjoining states
Por:
Lemos-Espinal, Julio A., Smith, Geoffrey R.
Publicada:
1 ene 2020
Resumen:
Mexico City houses one of the most populous urban areas of the world, and the modification of its natural habitat likely influences the biological diversity found there. In particular, amphibians and reptiles are likely affected by these modifications. Herein, we present an updated list of the species of amphibians and reptiles that inhabit Mexico City. Mexico City harbors 65 species of amphibians and reptiles, which rep-resent 21 families and 33 genera. These include 18 species of amphibians (nine anurans and nine salaman-ders) and 47 species of reptiles (14 lizards, 30 snakes [one introduced], and three turtles [one introduced]). Forty-eight of the amphibian and reptile species in Mexico City are endemic to Mexico, with two endemic to Mexico City. The most diverse region of Mexico City is the Forests and Ravines region, which is home to 43 species. Eleven species of amphibians and reptiles in Mexico City are IUCN listed, 16 are placed in a protected category by SEMARNAT (Secretaria del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales), and 27 species are categorized as high risk by the EVS (Environmental Viability Score). Mexico City shares almost 94% of its species with the State of Mexico. © Julio A. Lemos-Espinal, Geoffrey R. Smith.
Filiaciones:
Lemos-Espinal, Julio A.:
Laboratorio de Ecología-UBIPRO, FES Iztacala UNAM, Avenida los Barrios 1, Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, edo. de México, 54090, Mexico
FES Iztacala UNAM, Lab Ecol UBIPRO, Ave Barrios 1, Tlalnepantla 54090, Edo De Mexico, Mexico
Smith, Geoffrey R.:
Department of Biology, Denison University, Granville, OH 43023, United States
Denison Univ, Dept Biol, Granville, OH 43023 USA
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