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The anurofauna of a vanishing savanna: the case of the Brazilian Cerrado

Biodiversity and Conservation volume 29, pages 1993–2015 (2020)Cite this article

Abstract

The second largest biome in Brazil, the Cerrado has been transformed into a highly mechanized and intensive agricultural area, with little public opposition. The native anurofauna is rich in species number and endemisms, but has long been regarded as a generalist community originated from neighboring biomes. The accelerated degradation of Cerrado habitats caused by agriculture is bound to affect local anuran communities. This review aims to investigate the effects of anthropogenic activities on local amphibians. Despite a clear paucity, the existing studies indicate that, while this community may be more resilient to some anthropogenic activities (e.g. fire) than their forest counterparts, agricultural environments are strongly dominated by generalist species. Susceptibility to agro-cattle land-uses appears to be determined by specializations, especially regarding habitat and breeding strategies. Natural vegetation fragments are important for maintaining diverse anuran communities in agroecosystems. Agrochemicals cause histopathologic alterations and potential decreased fitness. Chytridiomycosis has been recorded in species extant in the biome, including endemics. The anurofauna appears to be especially sensitive to hydroelectric dams, as even previously common, widespread and generalist species declined or disappeared after dam flooding. Latest predictions indicate the occupation of the Cerrado will proceed northward, which, coupled with climate change, will cause great loss of biodiversity. Only a small portion of suitable natural habitats will remain in northern Cerrado, with amphibian richness being reduced to less than half. We conclude that less popular biomes may benefit from trait-oriented reviews to assess and guide future scientific and conservation projects.

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We would like to thank two anonymous reviewers and an editor, whose opinions and suggestions much contributed to the improvement of this manuscript. Joana Ribeiro is a PhD candidate with a fellowship (reference SFRH/BD/51414/2011) awarded by FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology). Guarino R. Colli wishes to thank Coordenação de Apoio à Formação de Pessoal de Nível Superior – CAPES, Conselho Nacional do Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico – CNPq and Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa do Distrito Federal – FAPDF for financial support.

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Ribeiro, J., Colli, G.R. & Soares, A.M.V.M. The anurofauna of a vanishing savanna: the case of the Brazilian Cerrado. Biodivers Conserv 29, 1993–2015 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-017-1468-8

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