Study on biogeographical divisions of China

Xie, Yan; Mackinnon, John; Dianmo, Li

doi:10.1023/b:bioc.0000019396.31168.ba

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“…Based on different animal complexes, different division results might be obtained (Xie et al 2004). The cluster analysis results based on the different animal categories are different from each other to a certain extent in the present study.…”

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“…In addition to the presence or absence of a species in operative geographical units (OGUs) (Li 2000;Xiang et al 2004;Xie et al 2004), the occurrence of the number of species of each faunal type can be used to analyze the faunal divisions (Wang et al 2007).…”

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“…To a certain extent, different divisions in the faunal regions of China result from choosing different biotic categories (Li 2000;Xiang et al 2004;Xie et al 2004). Birds and mammals are advanced vertebrates with more plentiful faunal data than other animals; birds and mammals are suitable for faunal analyses and have dominated zoogeographical research.…”

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Geographical patterns based on faunal types of breeding birds and mammals in China

Yajun

Zhou

Youyu

et al. 2008

Integrative Zoology

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We collected available chorological data of birds and mammals in China and assigned faunal types. The 19 subregions of the zoogeographical regions of China were used as operative geographical units. Matrices of the geographical units using the species number of each faunal type were then constructed. Based on the matrices we clustered the geographical units using a hierarchical cluster analysis The results of the faunal divisions according to the cluster analysis were illustrated in a geographic information system (GIS). When 19 geographical units were clustered into two clusters, the boundary of the two clusters corresponded to that of the Palearctic and Indomalayan (Oriental) realms in the recent division of Chinese fauna. When the geographical units were clustered into eight clusters, the sub-region Southern Yunnan Hilly became an idiographic cluster. As a result, Southern Yunnan hilly should be regarded as a region rather than a sub-region at the same level as Southwest region, Central China region and South China region. The differences in the distribution patterns of birds and mammals among the units in the Indomalayan (Oriental) realm were more complicated than those in Palearctic realm. A few differences of the cluster analysis results based on the faunal types were found between the bird and mammal species. These differences might result from the different ecological and geographical distribution patterns of these two animal categories.

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confidence: 58%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Geographical patterns based on faunal types of breeding birds and mammals in China

Yajun

Zhou

Youyu

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Integrative Zoology

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“…This includes both rare diseases that have not yet been detected in particular regions and emerging pathogens that have yet to be detected anywhere. As in other studies of the biogeography of non-human associates we use a hierarchal clustering algorithm (e.g., Wang et al 2003, Xie et al 2004, Oliver and Irwin 2008, specifically, Ward's hierarchical agglomerative method (Ward 1963), to evaluate if biogeographic regions exist. We then test the robustness of these biogeographic regions using a complementary and more computationally intensive approach: community detection (Lancichinetti and Fortunato 2009).…”

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Global biogeographic regions in a human‐dominated world: the case of human diseases

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. 2014. Global biogeographic regions in a human-dominated world: the case of human diseases.Ecosphere 5(11):143. http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/ES14-00201.1Abstract. Since the work of Alfred Russel Wallace, biologists have sought to divide the world into biogeographic regions that reflect the history of continents and evolution. These divisions not only guide conservation efforts, but are also the fundamental reference point for understanding the distribution of life. However, the biogeography of human-associated species-such as pathogens, crops, or even house guests-has been largely ignored or discounted. As pathogens have the potential for direct consequences on the lives of humans, domestic animals, and wildlife it is prudent to examine their potential biogeographic history. Furthermore, if distinct regions exist for human-associated pathogens, it would provide possible connections between human wellbeing and pathogen distributions, and, more generally, humans and the deep evolutionary history of the natural world. We tested for the presence of biogeographic regions for diseases of humans due to pathogens using country-level disease composition data and compared the regions for vectored and non-vectored diseases. We found discrete biogeographic regions for diseases, with a stronger influence of biogeography on vectored than non-vectored diseases. We also found significant correlations between these biogeographic regions and environmental or sociopolitical factors. While some biogeographic regions reflected those already documented for birds or mammals, others reflected colonial history. From the perspective of diseases caused by pathogens, humans have altered but not evaded the influence of ancient biogeography. This work is the necessary first step in examining the biogeographic relationship between humans and their associates.

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“…Hupingshan-Houhe is among the most biologically diverse forest ecosystems in China, home to at least ten globally threatened plant and animal species, and is significant as one of the last large ecosystems within the historic range of the South China tiger (Houhe, 2004;Hupingshan, 2004;Xie et al, 2004). As a result, even if reintroduced tiger populations remained small, the act of further supporting wildlife protection in these areas, including reducing illegal harvesting of timber and wildlife, could have significant positive impacts on the biological diversity in Hupingshan-Houhe and regional biodiversity conservation goals.…”

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An assessment of South China tiger reintroduction potential in Hupingshan and Houhe National Nature Reserves, China

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Nyhus

Larson

et al. 2015

Biological Conservation

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a b s t r a c tHuman-caused biodiversity loss is a global problem, large carnivores are particularly threatened, and the tiger (Panthera tigris) is among the world's most endangered large carnivores. The South China tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis) is the most critically endangered tiger subspecies and is considered functionally extinct in the wild. The government of China has expressed its intent to reintroduce a small population of South China tigers into a portion of their historic range as part of a larger goal to recover wild tiger populations in China. This would be the world's first major tiger reintroduction program. A free-ranging population of 15-20 tigers living in a minimum of 1000 km 2 of habitat was identified as a target. We assessed summer and winter habitat suitability of two critical prey species, wild boar (Sus scrofa) and Sika deer (Cervus nippon), using GIS spatial models to evaluate the potential for tiger reintroduction in one likely candidate site, the 1100 km 2 Hupingshan-Houhe National Nature Reserve complex in Hunan and Hubei Provinces, China. Our preliminary analysis estimates that for wild boar, potential summer and winter habitat availability is 372-714 km 2 and 256-690 km 2 , respectively, whereas for Sika deer, potential summer and winter habitat availability is 443-747 km 2 and 257-734 km 2 , respectively. Our model identifies potential priority areas for release and restoration of prey between 195 and 790 km 2 with a carrying capacity of 596-2409 wild boar and 468-1929 Sika deer. Our analysis suggests that Hupingshan-Houhe could support a small population of 2-9 tigers at a density of 1.1-1.2 tigers/ 100 km 2 following prey and habitat restorations. Thus, current habitat quality and area would fall short of the target recovery goal. We identify major challenges facing a potential tiger reintroduction project and conclude that restoring the habitat and prey base, addressing concerns of local people, and enhancing coordination across park boundaries are significant challenges to meeting the broader goals of supporting a reintroduced wild tiger population. Tiger range states have committed to doubling the world's wild tigers by 2022. The results of this study have implications for China's commitment to this goal and for the future of tiger and other large carnivore reintroduction efforts in Asia and globally.

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Study on biogeographical divisions of China

Cited by 68 publications

References 6 publications

Geographical patterns based on faunal types of breeding birds and mammals in China

Geographical patterns based on faunal types of breeding birds and mammals in China

Global biogeographic regions in a human‐dominated world: the case of human diseases

An assessment of South China tiger reintroduction potential in Hupingshan and Houhe National Nature Reserves, China

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