The role of ecological and geographical drivers of lineage diversification in the Squirrel cuckoo Piaya cayana in Mexico: a mitochondrial DNA perspective

Sánchez‐González, Luis A.; Cayetano, Héctor; Prieto‐Torres, David A.; Rojas‐Soto, Octavio R.; Navarro‐Sigüenza, Adolfo G.

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“…Similar responses to Quaternary climatic conditions, as observed in A. m. mexicanus, have also been identified in other dry forest species. For example, similar patterns have been observed in the Long-billed hermit (Phaethornis longirostris) [116], Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo hypochryseus) [33], Russet-crowned Motmot (Momotus mexicanus), Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys), Orange-breasted Bunting (Passerina leclancherii) [34], and Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana) [35].…”

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“…This was accomplished by assessing the degree of geographical matching between the potential ranges predicted for different lineages across each climatic scenario, referred to as alloprediction values. The underlying anticipation was that models would predict similar potential distribution ranges if the climatic niche of the lineages were similarly distributed and historically aligned, even in the presence of geographical barriers, e.g., [35]. Our analysis led us to the identification of regions characterized by long-term climatic stability areas, often recognized as refugia.…”

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“…Our analysis led us to the identification of regions characterized by long-term climatic stability areas, often recognized as refugia. These areas were determined by overlapping the four binary maps that represent the occurrence of each lineage in all historical scenarios analyzed, e.g., [35,81]. To examine whether the geographical or ecological boundaries between lineages are associated with steep environmental gradients, we utilized the linear and blob range-break tests available in the "ENMTools 1.0" R library, see [82].…”

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“…Additionally, we estimated the divergence time between the identified clades to investigate the potential influence of past climatic events on the taxon's diversification. Given that ecological differentiation may arise from geographic disruptions to the species' optimal ecological niche, we hypothesized that distinct phylogenetic lineages would exhibit discernible patterns of niche segregation [35]. Based on these findings, we identified conservation units [36] and discussed their conservation implications and priorities for the Military Macaw in Mexico.…”

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Phylogeography of Ara militaris (Military Macaw): Implications for Conservation

Rivera-Ortíz,

Sanabria-Urbán,

Prieto-Torres

et al. 2023

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The Military Macaw (Ara militaris) is an endangered bird species with disjunct geographic distribution across the Neotropics, consisting of three recognized subspecies: One in Mexico (A. m. mexicanus) and two in South America (A. m. militaris and A. m. bolivianus). However, due to the limited phenotypic differentiation between these allopatric taxa, their taxonomic status has been the subject of debate. In this study, we explored mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variability to determine the phylogeographical pattern through phylogenetic and ecological modelling analyses. We also aimed to describe the evolutionary relationships of twelve A. militaris populations. We identified 41 haplotypes in the 300 bp region of the Cytochrome b (Cyt-b) gene of the mtDNA and low nucleotide diversity. The observed phylogeographic structure suggests the existence of two clades: One composed of A. m. militaris and A. m. bolivianus and another consisting solely of A. m. mexicanus. The A. m. mexicanus clade further divides into two recognized subclades: Sierra Madre Oriental and northeastern portion of the Sierra Madre Occidental. Ecological analyses revealed that the niche similarity between these lineages was lower than expected by chance. Additionally, results from low cross-prediction tests indicated that the two lineages have inhabited different environmental spaces since the Late Pleistocene. This divergence may be associated with a steep ecological gradient and contemporary geographical barrier. Based on our results, we suggest that at least the A. m. mexicanus has a divergent evolutionary history; therefore, it should be considered as a different evolutionarily significant and management unit. We recommend that future conservation strategies in Mexico incorporate effective protection measures, including habitat preservation and the reduction of illegal trade, to ensure the preservation of viable populations.

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“…However, currently high dissimilarities in species composition (Becerra, 2005; Montaño‐Arias et al., 2018; Prieto‐Torres, Rojas‐Soto, Bonaccorso, et al., 2019; Ríos‐Muñoz & Navarro‐Sigüenza, 2012) suggest independent processes shaping species composition and diversification patterns (Prieto‐Torres, Rojas‐Soto, Bonaccorso, et al., 2019; Prieto‐Torres, Rojas‐Soto, Santiago‐Alarcón, et al., 2019; Ríos‐Muñoz & Navarro‐Sigüenza, 2012; Sánchez‐González et al., 2021). This implies a complex evolution for both ecological niches and geographical distributions, which remains poorly understood (Castillo‐Chora, Sánchez‐González, et al., 2021; Hernández‐Canchola & León‐Paniagua, 2017; Sánchez‐González et al., 2023; Suárez‐Mota & Villaseñor, 2020).…”

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The role of ecological niche conservatism in the evolution of bird distributional patterns in Mesoamerican seasonally dry forests

Chan,

Arroyo‐Cabrales,

Prieto‐Torres

et al. 2024

Journal of Biogeography

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AimDue to its complex biogeographical and ecological history, the seasonally dry forests (SDF) of Mesoamerica are considered a biodiversity hotspot. SDF are currently distributed in relatively large and continuous, but isolated areas, in which there are both high total and endemic species numbers. Among birds, few species are shared across SDF patches; other species are endemic to one of these; and for two species currently endemic to one patch, fossils have been recovered in a different one, suggesting a former widespread distribution in so species, implying that current distributional patterns are probably recent.LocationMesoamerican seasonally dry forests.MethodsWe assessed the role of niche divergence/conservatism in the evolution of bird distributional patterns. Using an ecological niche modelling approach, we estimated palaeodistributions for two species currently endemic to the SDF of Yucatan Peninsula (YP), two to the Mesoamerican Pacific Slope (MPS) with fossil record in the YP and two more showing an allopatric pattern. For comparison, we simulated virtual species (VS) matching each pattern, assuming they represent the expected distribution of species in each SDF patch. To test hypothesis of niche conservatism, we assessed the niche equivalence/similarity between the patches represented by the VS, and in each bird species and its VS distributional counterpart.ResultsOur results showed three patterns: (i) no past geographical connectiveness among suitable areas; (ii) niche conservatism, but not equivalence, despite low niche overlap and geographical distance; and (iii) potential niche divergence.Main ConclusionsFor birds currently endemic to the MPS, our results suggest that the absence from the YP may be attributed to the loss of their environmental niche. Widespread species showed either niche conservatism or divergence. YP endemics showed niche divergence. Our results underline the role of niche divergence/conservatism in the evolution of distributional patterns in Mesoamerican SDF avifauna.

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Climatic niche shifts and ecological sky‐island dynamics in Mesoamerican montane birds

Rocha‐Méndez,

Prieto‐Torres,

Sánchez‐González

et al. 2024

Ecology and Evolution

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An ongoing challenge in evolutionary and ecological research focuses on testing biogeographic hypotheses for the understanding of both species' distributional patterns and of the factors influencing range limits. In this study, we described the climatic niches of Neotropical humid montane forest birds through the analysis of factors driving their evolution at inter‐ and intraspecific levels; and tested for differences among allopatric lineages within Aulacorhynchus, Chlorospingus, Cardellina, and Eupherusa. We employed ecological niche models (ENMs) along with an ordination approach with kernel smoothing to perform niche overlap analyses and test hypotheses of niche equivalence/similarity among lineages. In addition, we described the potential distributions of each lineage during the Late Pleistocene climate fluctuations, identifying historical range expansions, connectivity, and stability. Overall, we observed differences in environmental variables influencing climatic requirements and distributional patterns for our selected species. We detected the highest values of niche overlap mainly between Eupherusa and some Chlorospingus lineages. At both interspecific and intraspecific levels, sister lineages showed non‐identical environmental niches. Our results offer weak support to a moist forest model, in which populations followed the expansion and contraction cycles of montane forests, leading to a lack of niche conservatism among lineages (they tend to occupy not identical climatic environments) throughout Mesoamerica. Therefore, historical climatic conditions may act as ecological barriers determining the distributional ranges of these species.

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The role of ecological and geographical drivers of lineage diversification in the Squirrel cuckoo Piaya cayana in Mexico: a mitochondrial DNA perspective

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References 129 publications

Phylogeography of Ara militaris (Military Macaw): Implications for Conservation

Phylogeography of Ara militaris (Military Macaw): Implications for Conservation

The role of ecological niche conservatism in the evolution of bird distributional patterns in Mesoamerican seasonally dry forests

Climatic niche shifts and ecological sky‐island dynamics in Mesoamerican montane birds

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