Foraging density for squirrel monkey Saimiri sciureus in two forests in Puerto Lopez - Colombia
Journal Title: Revista MVZ Cordoba - Year 2014, Vol 19, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective. Forest remnants were analyzed to determine the density of squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) and the degree of alteration of the forest, by selecting areas for the conservation and maintenance of the species in natural environments. Materials and methods. Linear transects were conducted on two wooden fragments, “La Reforma” and “Campo Hermoso” farms (Puerto Lopez, Meta, Colombia), recording sightings of squirrel monkeys and identifying the tree species used by the primates. Results. The fragments studied correspond to trails at the edge of water bodies with low connectivity. Highest density values were observed on the second transect of La Reforma, a possible consequence of an overcrowding phenomenon due to the high degree of isolation of the fragment. The species preferentially used as refuge and food source were: Bellucia grossularioides, Eugenia jambos, Inga alba, Mauritia flexuosa, Pseudolmedia laevis and Rollinia edulis. Conclusions. The phenology of the plant species allows for a dynamic food supply, considering the constant availability of food for the primates. Therefore, despite the evident ecological problem of these forests, it is possible to use active restoration programs to strengthen the existing dynamics and balance the biogeochemical dynamics of the ecosystem, so that socioeconomic human activities are not in conflict with conservation efforts and vice versa.
Authors and Affiliations
Jorge Astwood R, Biol| Universidad de los Llanos, Km 12 Via Puerto Lopez, Villavicencio-Meta, Colombia., José Rodríguez P, M. Sc| Universidad de los Llanos, GIRGA research group, Km 12 Via Puerto Lopez, Villavicencio-Meta, Colombia., Karen Rodríguez-C, M. Sc *| Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Laboratório de Biodiversidade Molecular e Conservação. R. Washington Luis, km 235 - SP-310 São Carlos - São Paulo - Brazil. Correspondence: karengiselle2004@gmail.com
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