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Title
Taxic richness patterns and conservation evaluation of Madagascan tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae)
Author(s)
Andriamampianina L., Kremen C., Vane-Wright D., Lees D., Razafimahatratra V.
Published
2000
Publisher
Journal of Insect Conservation
Published Version DOI
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009667712512
Abstract
Distributional ranges of 17 genera and 172 species of Malagasy tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) have been compiled to determine patterns of species richness and endemism. These patterns reveal large sampling gaps, and potential priority areas for conservation action. Northern and south-western parts of the island are richer in genera, whereas eastern and especially northern parts of the rainforest show higher species richness, due to extensive radiations within the genera Pogonostoma and Physodeutera. A set of 23 areas are identified in this study as priority foci for tiger beetle conservation, and six general regions are bioinventory priorities.
Keywords
beetle; biodiversity; endemism; species conservation; species richness; Madagascar
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