Investigation into Diversity of Mammals in Renhuai City,Guizhou Province
In order to understand the biodiversity resources in Renhuai,Guizhou,12-month survey and monitoring were conducted from October 2022 to October 2023.The survey utilized transect sampling and infrared camera traps to study mammal resources in Renhuai,contributing to the biological catalog.The results revealed a total of 40 mammal species,categorized into 7 orders and 14 families.The distribution patterns of recorded mammals in Renhuai were mainly Eastern Oriental and South China types,with 14 species each,accounting for 35.0%of the total.Few species belonged to other distribution types,with 7 in the North China type and only 1 in the Himalayan-Transitional Mountain type.Mammal species in Renhuai City demonstrated a preference for evergreen broad-leaved mixed forests and coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forests.They were also found to mainly inhabit the 700m~1100 m elevation range.The survey provided valuable insights into the current status of mammal resources in Renhuai City,laying a scientific and reliable foundation for the region's biodiversity resources.
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