Research trends and geographical distribution of mammalian carnivores in Portugal (SW Europe).

ABSTRACT: Information regarding species' status at a regional scale is instrumental for effective conservation planning. Some regions of southwestern Europe, such as Portugal, albeit included in the Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot, lack a detailed assessment of the distribution patterns of several taxonomic groups, such as carnivores. Moreover, information is scattered, often unreliable and biased towards some species or regions. This study aimed at reviewing the existing knowledge on mammalian terrestrial carnivores in Portugal, to analyse research trends, update the species checklist and assess their historical and current distribution patterns. We conducted a comprehensive review of 755 scientific studies to analyse several publication metrics and compiled 20,189 presence records of all mammal

SUBMITTER: Bencatel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6264823 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature