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Fish habitat associations in shoal habitats and implications for climate change effects on species conservation

The dataset and examples of R script used in our analysis.

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FIGURE 1 in Habenaria geerinckiana (Orchidaceae), an updated description, extended distribution and conservation assessment

FIGURE 1. Photograph of watershed plains habitat of Habenaria geerinckiana, Kolwezi, DRC (by W. McCleland).

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FIGURE 3 in Habenaria geerinckiana (Orchidaceae), an updated description, extended distribution and conservation assessment

FIGURE 3. Photograph of the Zambian H. geerinckiana specimen (Wightman NcW 118) (reproduced with permission of the Bews Herbarium, NU).

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FIGURE 1. Sphinctanthus microphyllus.—A in Sphinctanthus hasslerianus and S. microphyllus (Rubiaceae): taxonomic identity, lectotypifications and conservation assessment and chorology

FIGURE 1. Sphinctanthus microphyllus.—A. Portion of a branch with fruits and flower. B. Detail of a branch with flower in anthesis. C. Flower in anthesis, top view. D. Hypanthium and calyx lobes, top view (arrow). E. Flower bud. A: photo by Lidia Perez de Molas, downloaded with permission from Tropicos.org; B: photo by María Vera (reproduced with permission). C-E: photo by Rich Hoyer downloaded with permission from https://www.inaturalist.org.

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FIGURE 3 in Sphinctanthus hasslerianus and S. microphyllus (Rubiaceae): taxonomic identity, lectotypifications and conservation assessment and chorology

FIGURE 3. Geographical distribution of species of Sphinctanthus in southern Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.

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FIGURE 2. Sphinctanthus microphyllus. A. Branch with flower buds. B in Sphinctanthus hasslerianus and S. microphyllus (Rubiaceae): taxonomic identity, lectotypifications and conservation assessment and chorology

FIGURE 2. Sphinctanthus microphyllus. A. Branch with flower buds. B. Node with stipule and base of petioles. C. Flower bud, side view. D. Flower bud, longitudinal section. E. Flower at early stage of anthesis, side view. F. Dissected corolla. G. Flower in anthesis. H. Hypanthium, calyx, and style. I. Longitudinal section of the ovary showing the disposition of colleters on internal side of the calyx. J. Immature fruit. A-B, F-I: from Beck 5148 (CTES); C-D: from Quintana 717 (CTES); J: from Pérez de Molas 7531 (FCQ)—Illustration by L. Simón and M. Nuñez Florentin (fruit).

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Data from: Identifying conservation priorities for gorgonian forests in Italian coastal waters with multiple methods including citizen science and social media content analysis

<div> <div> <div> <div> Gorgonian forests are among the most complex of subtidal habitats in the Mediterranean Sea, supporting high biodiversity and providing diverse ecosystem services. Despite their iconic status, the geographical distribution and condition of gorgonian species is poorly known. Using multiple online data sources, our primary aims were to compile, map and analyse observations of gorgonian forests in Italian coastal waters to assess the biological complexity of gorgonian forests; evaluate impacts and vulnerable species, and identify areas of special interest inside and outside of existing MPAs to help prioritise conservation strategies and actions. </div> </div> </div> </div>

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Data to: Opportunities for the conservation of migratory birds to benefit threatened resident vertebrates in the Neotropics

Neotropical countries receive financing and effort from temperate nations to aid the conservation of migratory species that move between temperate and tropical regions. If allocated strategically, these resources could simultaneously contribute to other conservation initiatives. In this study, we use novel distribution maps to show how those resources could aid planning for the recovery of threatened resident vertebrates. Using eBird-based relative abundance estimates, we first identified areas with high richness of Neotropical migrant landbirds of conservation concern (23 species) during the stationary nonbreeding period. Within these areas, we then identified threatened species richness, projected forest loss, and conducted a prioritization for 1,261 red-listed vertebrates using Terrestrial Area-of-Habitat maps. Richness for migrants was greatest along a corridor from the Yucatan peninsula south to the northern Andes but also included southwest Mexico and Hispaniola. Protected areas account for 22.3% of this region while 20.7% is at risk of forest loss. Within this focal region for migrants, all four vertebrate groups showed hotspots of threatened species richness along the west and east Andean slopes. Taxa-specific hotspots included montane areas of southern Mexico and central Guatemala (amphibians/reptiles) and the entire east slope of the Colombian East Andes (mammals). Our prioritization highlighted several areas of importance for conservation due to high threatened species richness and projected forest loss including 1) the Pacific dry forests of southwest Mexico, 2) montane regions of northern Central America, and 3) the west Andean slope of Colombia and Ecuador. At a landscape scale in southern Colombia, we show how conservation efforts for 6 Neotropical migrants could benefit 56 threatened residents that share a similar elevational range. Synthesis and applications. Funding and effort for migratory bird conservation also has potential to benefit threatened resident vertebrates in the Neotropics. Our study highlights how novel, high resolution information on species distributions and risk of forest loss can be integrated to identify priority areas for the two groups at regional and landscape scales.The approach and data can be further modified for more specific goals, such as within-country initiatives.

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Restoring faith in conservation action: maintaining wild genetic diversity through the Tasmanian devil insurance program

Conservation breeding programs aim to maintain 90% wild genetic diversity, but rarely assess functional diversity. Here, we compare both genome-wide and functional diversity (in over 500 genes) of Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii) within the insurance metapopulation and across the species' range (64,519 km2). Populations have declined by 80% since 1996 due to a contagious cancer, devil facial tumour disease (DFTD). However, predicted local extinctions have not occurred. Recent suggestions of selection for "resistance" alleles in the wild precipitated concerns that insurance population devils may be unsuitable for translocations. Using 830 wild samples collected at 31 locations between 2012-2021, and 553 insurance metapopulation devils, we show that the insurance metapopulation is representative of current wild genetic diversity. Allele frequencies at DFTD-associated loci were not substantially different between captive and wild devils. Methods presented here are valuable for others investigating evolutionary potential in threatened species, particularly ones under significant selective pressures.

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Aphid conservation biological control in arable crops via flower strips: the predominant role of plant resources over diversity effects

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Creating Site Specific Synthetic ML Training Datasets for Conservation: Sample Synthetic Training Dataset [Resized]

These files support the paper "Creating Site Specific Synthetic Machine Learning Training Datasets for Conservation" by providing a sample of the synthetic data generated using the described methodology. Additionally, a sample of this dataset could and has been used to train different image classifier machine learning models.  The provided ZIP file contains four folders of synthetic training data JPEG images, separated by species, then background-type within the subsequent sub-folders. All of these folders and sub-folders are clearly labeled. The folder marked "Blank Backgrounds" is the only folder with images that DO NOT contain any herpetofauna. Instead, this folder consists of only background images, which were used to train an image classifier model to recognize the presence of (or lack there-of) a herpetofauna specimen within an image.   *NOTE - These images were resized for the purposes of efficient upload to Github//Zenodo. There may be same quality/detail loss compared to the original images...*

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Subspecies and Distribution. D.g.geoffroiiGould,1841—historicallythroughoutmainlandAustralia,butnosubstantiatedrecordssincemid-1950sandpossiblyextinct. D. g. fortis Thomas, 1906 — SW Western Australia. Successfully introduced (fortis) into Julimar Conservation Park, Western Australia. in Dasyuridae

Subspecies and Distribution. D.g.geoffroiiGould,1841—historicallythroughoutmainlandAustralia,butnosubstantiatedrecordssincemid-1950sandpossiblyextinct. D. g. fortis Thomas, 1906 — SW Western Australia. Successfully introduced (fortis) into Julimar Conservation Park, Western Australia.

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Hotspots within a hotspot: Evolutionary measures unveil interesting biogeogeographic patterns for the conservation of the coastal forest in Chile

Aim: Given the continuous loss of biodiversity, there is an urgent need to study its patterns to generate conservation measures. Complementing the traditional patterns with indices that incorporate evolutionary aspects such as phylogenetic diversity or phylogenetic endemism (PD and PE) allows us to infer possible historical processes that could explain the conformation of current biodiversity. Coastal forests in Chile are part of a biodiversity hotspot of high endemism that is under threat. In this study, patterns of richness and endemism were determined and contrasted with the evolutionary indices PD, PE, PDres (residual PD), RPD (relative PD), and RPE (relative PE) to infer historical processes that could have shaped the current diversity patterns. We also compared these indices at different taxonomic levels. Location: Thirteen sites on a latitudinal gradient between 30°S and 40°S that are part of the Chilean Coastal mountain range. Taxon: Woody flora at the species level. Methods: DNA was extracted and three genes were sequenced for 95% of the species. A phylogeny was constructed to calculate evolutionary indices based on PD and PE and compared at different taxonomic levels. Results: The results of PD and PE were spatially consistent with those of richness and endemism, but evolutionarily important sites were discovered. PD-derived indices indicate three evolutionary hotspots, a cradle-type site with a predominance of neoendemisms (generating recent diversity) at 33°S, two museum-type sites with a predominance of paleoendemisms (maintaining relict diversity) at 30°S and 40°S and the last one with high PD and PE at 37°. Main conclusion: We found interesting evolutionary hotspots within the hotspot of Central Chile with different characteristics. Incorporating measures that consider the evolutionary aspect has important implications for the conservation of highly diverse and endemic areas.

FIGURE 1 in Astragalus durandianus (sect. Trachycercis) as an Iranian endemic species: emended description, distribution, and conservation

FIGURE 1. Scanned image of the isolectotype specimen of Astragalus durandianus kept in P (P03202941).

FIGURE 7 in Astragalus durandianus (sect. Trachycercis) as an Iranian endemic species: emended description, distribution, and conservation

FIGURE 7. Distribution map of seven species of Astragalus sect. Trachycercis in the Iranian plateau based on confirmed identification of the herbarium specimens.

FIGURE 6 in Astragalus durandianus (sect. Trachycercis) as an Iranian endemic species: emended description, distribution, and conservation

FIGURE 6. Some details of morphological characters in Astragalus durandianus. A–B) Fruits densely covered by a mixture of black and white hairs (A: Hojjat & Zangooie 32262-FUMH) or wholly by white hairs and on stipe by black hairs (B: Ayatollahi & Zangooie 14380-FUMH); C) Calyx in fruiting stage covered by black hairs (Rafeie & Zangooei 30651-FUMH); D) Seed. Scale bars: A–B=5 mm; C=2 mm; D=1 mm.

FIGURE 2. A in Astragalus durandianus (sect. Trachycercis) as an Iranian endemic species: emended description, distribution, and conservation

FIGURE 2. A specimen of Astragalus durandianus (Faghihnia & Zangooie 27565-FUMH) collected from Hezar-Masjed Mountains (NE Iran) with a relatively large-sized habit.

FIGURE 5 in Astragalus durandianus (sect. Trachycercis) as an Iranian endemic species: emended description, distribution, and conservation

FIGURE 5. Some details of morphological characters in Astragalus durandianus. A) Relatively long terminal branches in fruiting stage (Rafeie & Zangooei 30651-FUMH); B) Floral bracts with black and white hairs (Joharchi & Memariani 46031-FUMH). Scale bars: A=10 mm; B=2 mm.

FIGURE 8 in Astragalus durandianus (sect. Trachycercis) as an Iranian endemic species: emended description, distribution, and conservation

FIGURE 8. GeoCAT distribution map of Astragalus durandianus and estimation of Extent of Occurrence (EOO) and Area of Occupancy (AOO) based on IUCN Red List Criteria.