Author: Godown M.E. Peterson A.T.
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISSN: 0960-3115
Source: Biodiversity and Conservation, Vol.9, Iss.9, 2000-09, pp. : 1313-1322
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Abstract
A first exploration of applications of ecological niche modeling and geographic distributional prediction to endangered species protection is developed. Foci of richness of endangered bird species are identified in coastal California and along the southern fringe of the United States. Species included on the Endangered Species List on the basis of peripheral populations inflate these concentrations considerably. Species without protection in the US National Park System are focused particularly in peninsular Florida. Application of this methodology to additional taxa and regions holds promise for diverse conservation applications.
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