MAMÍFEROS DO PARQUE NACIONAL DA SERRA DOS ÓRGÃOS: ATUALIZAÇÃO DA LISTA DE ESPÉCIES E IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A CONSERVAÇÃO

Abstract

The most recent list of mammals of the Serra dos Órgãos National Park (PARNASO) with 79 records is from its second Management Plan published in 2008. The present study aimed to update the list of mammal species of PARNASO, adding new species records obtained from primary data and bibliographic review, in the period between 2002 and 2018. The review of the Management Plan’s species list resulted in 75 currently valid records. Three of these 75 species were considered locally extinct (Panthera onca, Tayassu pecari and Tapirus terrestris) and were not included in the present list. Thus, we list 100 species with recent records in PARNASO, which represents an increase of 28 species. The orders with higher species richness were Rodentia and Chiroptera, with 32 and 23 species, respectively. Among the species recorded, four are invasive (Callithrix jacchus, C. penicillata, Rattus norvegicus and R. rattus), three are domestic (Bos taurus, Canis familiaris and Felis catus), and 26 are endangered to extinction. The analysis of the spatial distribution of species richness shows that only half of the park area had at least one record, and that records were concentrated where there is logistic infrastructure. The great addition of species in the list highlights the increased research in this protected area and the need for more frequent compilations of results due to ongoing projects. The presence of domestic animals and invasive species, as well as local extinctions detected, indicate the need for management actions within the park. PARNASO plays a prominent role in the conservation of species, maintaining one of the greatest mammal species richness in the State of Rio de Janeiro, and hosting a wide range of studies and long-term projects.