Pumpkin toadlet (Brachycephalus mirissimus) Case Study
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Continent: South America
Country: Brazil
Grant Amount: $8,619
Awarded Date: February 04, 2023
Larissa Teixeira
Mater Natura - Instituto de Estudos Ambientais
Rua Antonio Luis Barreiros 317
Sao Vicente
São Paulo
11325140
Brazil
Tel: 55 (13) 991661820
Mob:
Isolated in the highs: investigating the role of microclime in future distribution and behaviour of the small toadlet Brachycephalus mirissimus
Understanding the role of microclime in future distribution and behaviour of the small pumpkin-toadlet Brachycephalus mirissimus. In this project, we will use acoustic monitoring and modelling to study the role of altitudinal and altitudinal gradient in this microendemic species under climate change scenarios to propose conservation actions.
Our main goal is to characterize Brachycephalus mirissimus climate envelope and model microclime effects on its distribution, density and vocal activity. Also, we will model the effect of future climate change on Brachycephalus mirissimus populations, and characterize its main threats. Finally, we will propose an Conservation Plan to protect Brachycephalus mirissimus population of current and future threats.
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