The conservation status of a poorly known range-restricted mammal, the Nimba otter-shrew Micropotamogale lamottei

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dc.contributor.author Monadjem, Ara
dc.contributor.author Decher, Jan
dc.contributor.author Crawley, Wing-Yunn
dc.contributor.author McCleery, Robert A.
dc.date.accessioned 2020-08-05T09:30:11Z
dc.date.available 2020-08-05T09:30:11Z
dc.date.issued 2019
dc.description.abstract We have a poor understanding of the ecology of many African small mammals due to a lack of basic research. This has important conservation implications, particularly for range-restricted species in tropical regions. In this study, we provide new insight into the distribution and ecology of one such species, the Nimba otter-shrew (Micropotamogale lamottei Heim de Balsac 1954). We apply niche and occupancy modeling to inform on the range and habitat use of this semi-aquatic species. We estimate that its global range [extent of occurrence (EOO)] is 14,725 km2. Using occupancy modeling, we show that mining has a direct impact on the occurrence of this species. We also provide preliminary observations of its movements through radio-tracking. Using maximum entropy (Maxent) modeling, we identify the North Lorma National Forest and the Wonegizi range (northern Liberia) that appear suitable for this species, but where it has not yet been recorded. We suggest that the Nimba otter-shrew has a global distribution centered on the Mount Nimba region, straddling the borders of Liberia, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire, and that it requires urgent conservation attention to ensure its long-term persistence. Finally, we provide evidence to support an uplisting of its IUCN Red List conservation status to Vulnerable. en_ZA
dc.description.department Mammal Research Institute en_ZA
dc.description.department Zoology and Entomology en_ZA
dc.description.librarian pm2020 en_ZA
dc.description.sponsorship ArcelorMittal Liberia en_ZA
dc.description.uri http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/mamm en_ZA
dc.identifier.citation Monadjem, A., Decher, J., Crawley, W.-Y. et al. 2019, 'The conservation status of a poorly known range-restricted mammal, the Nimba otter-shrew Micropotamogale lamottei', Mammalia, vol. 83. no. 1, pp. 1-10. en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn 0025-1461 (print)
dc.identifier.issn 1864-1547 (online)
dc.identifier.other 10.1515/mammalia-2017-0144
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/75572
dc.language.iso en en_ZA
dc.publisher De Gruyter en_ZA
dc.rights © 2019 De Gruyter. This article is under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. en_ZA
dc.subject Afrotheria en_ZA
dc.subject Liberia en_ZA
dc.subject Maxent en_ZA
dc.subject Mining en_ZA
dc.subject Mount Nimba en_ZA
dc.subject Occupancy en_ZA
dc.subject Potamogalidae en_ZA
dc.subject Conservation en_ZA
dc.subject Nimba otter-shrew (Micropotamogale lamottei) en_ZA
dc.subject African small mammals en_ZA
dc.subject Distribution en_ZA
dc.subject Ecology en_ZA
dc.title The conservation status of a poorly known range-restricted mammal, the Nimba otter-shrew Micropotamogale lamottei en_ZA
dc.type Article en_ZA


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