Abstract

GORDILLO-CHAVEZ, E.J.; BELLO-GUTIERREZ, J.; VILLANUEVA-GARCIA, C.  and  GARCIA-MORALES, R.. Wild mammals of the Sierra de Tabasco State Park, Tabasco, Mexico. Revista bio ciencias [online]. 2023, vol.10, e1461.  Epub Feb 23, 2024. ISSN 2007-3380.  https://doi.org/10.15741/revbio.10.e1461.

In México, terrestrial mastofauna is represented by 522 species, 146 of which are found in Tabasco state. It is worthwhile to contribute to the regional mastofauna knowledge in areas that have been scarcely studied, especially in conservation areas. This research aimed to create a wild mammal record present in the Sierra de Tabasco State Park (STSP), for which nine sampling sites were established in which direct and indirect methods were used to survey mammal species. Nine orders, 25 families, 60 genera, and 68 species were recorded, of which 20 are listed in some risk category according to NOM-059 and the IUCN. Bats (Order: Chiroptera) are the best-represented group with 31 species. Forty-seven percent of the mammal species in the state are found in the STSP, making it the most mammal-rich protected area in the state. The present study provides updated information on the biological knowledge of mastofauna in the STSP that could permit the designing of better conservation strategies, policies, and plans for the sustainable use of mammals in the region.

Keywords : Protected area; Chiroptera; Conservation; Wildlife surveys..

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