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Ramos, Eric Angel; Martínez, Nataly Castelblanco; Niño-Torres, Carlos A.; Gomez, Nicole Auil
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2016 |
A review of the aquatic mammals of Belize.
Aquatic Mammals 42(4): 476-493. 2 figs. 1 tab. DOI 10.1578/AM.42.4.2016.476
–ABSTRACT: Characterizing species occurrence, abundance, and distribution is critical to the management of natural resources and the conservation of biodiversity. In the Western Caribbean, little information exists on the occurrence of aquatic mammals along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System and adjacent aquatic ecosystems. Herein, we present the first comprehensive review of aquatic mammals encountered in the marine and freshwater habitats of Belize. To determine which aquatic mammal species occur in Belizean waters, we conducted an extensive review of published and unpublished reports of aquatic mammals. We located 163 unique reports from museum and animal collections, journal articles, theses, news reports, conference proceedings, institutional reports, and verified accounts from personal observations. Our review confirms the presence of 17 aquatic mammal species in Belize: 15 cetaceans (Megaptera novaeangliae, Balaenoptera physalus, Ziphius cavirostris, Physeter macrocephalus, Kogia breviceps, Orcinus orca, Pseudorca crassidens, Globicephala macrorhynchus, Peponocephala electra, Stenella attenuata, S. clymene, S. frontalis, S. longirostris, Steno bredanensis, and Tursiops truncatus), one sirenian (Trichechus manatus manatus), and one carnivore (Lontra longicaudis annectens). Our findings provide the most up-to-date list of aquatic mammal presence in Belize. Given the limited data points obtained for most identified species, we recommend that systematic studies be conducted to investigate the status of the variety of aquatic mammals in the region to effectively monitor populations and devise strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of anthropogenic activity and climate change-related ecosystem shifts.
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Jose Gerardo Avila-Canto, Carolina Velazquez-Mendoza; Nataly Castelblanco Martinez; Carlos Nino-Torres; Fernando Cordova-Tapia.
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2017 |
Is the Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) back in town? Presence of the species at the "Area de Proteccion de Flora y Fauna Yum Balam", Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, https://doi.org/10.1016/J.RMB.2017.10.036.
–ABSTRACT: The Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus), considered endangered, is protected at national (Mexico) and international levels. Since Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, sightings of manatees have been rare at Conil Lagoon, located within the natural reserve "Area de Proteccion de Flora y Fauna Yum Balam". However, increased reports of sightings from local fishermen and tour guides suggest manatees may be repopulating the lagoon. Here we report 15 sightings of the Antillean manatee from 2011 to 2016. Group sizes ranged from 1 to 15 individuals, and we documented the presence of reproductive groups and mother-calf pairs. The apparent recovery of the species at Conil Lagoon and adjacent areas may be the result of local conservation efforts, or the result of changes in habitat use and distribution of the Caribbean population. A systematic, long-term local monitoring program is necessary to estimate manatee abundance and characterize their distribution in this area.
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Martinez, Nataly Castelblanco
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2025? |
Looking forward to Amazonian manatee conservation in Peru.
–AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: This research focuses on the conservation efforts for the Amazonian manatee in Peru, particularly through the rehabilitation activities conducted at the Centro de Rescate Amazonico (CREA). Highlighting the successful release of rehabilitated manatees back into their natural habitat, the study underscores the collaboration with local communities and the involvement of academic researchers in monitoring the release outcomes. Ongoing research initiatives and future plans are mentioned, emphasizing the importance of continued conservation work for this vulnerable species.
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