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Habitat characterization and climate-driven niche shifts of Vampyrodes bats reveal contrasting futures for V. major and V. caraccioli
Sergio Hernández-Rodríguez
Centro de Investigación en Biodiversidad y Conservación, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Morelos, 62210, Mexico
PhD student in the Natural Sciences Doctoral Program, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Morelos, 62210, Mexico
Daily Martínez-Borrego
Centro de Investigación en Biodiversidad y Conservación, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Morelos, 62210, Mexico
Miguel Jácome-Flores
SECIHTI-Centro del Cambio Global y la Sustentabilidad A.C., Villahermosa, Tabasco, 86080, Mexico
Centro de Investigación en Biodiversidad y Conservación, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Morelos, 62210, Mexico
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Short summary
Frugivorous bats of the Vampyrodes genus are essential seed dispersers in tropical forests but face growing threats from deforestation and climate change. Using ecological niche modeling, this study demonstrates that V. major may maintain stable habitat conditions in the future, whereas V. caraccioli could lose up to half of its suitable areas. Our results underscore the need for targeted conservation measures, such as establishing forest corridors and protecting habitats, to ensure their survival.
Frugivorous bats of the Vampyrodes genus are essential seed dispersers in tropical forests but...
