The role of ecological niche conservatism in the evolution of bird distributional patterns in Mesoamerican seasonally dry forests
Journal of Biogeography,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
51(7), С. 1213 - 1229
Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2024
Abstract
Aim
Due
to
its
complex
biogeographical
and
ecological
history,
the
seasonally
dry
forests
(SDF)
of
Mesoamerica
are
considered
a
biodiversity
hotspot.
SDF
currently
distributed
in
relatively
large
continuous,
but
isolated
areas,
which
there
both
high
total
endemic
species
numbers.
Among
birds,
few
shared
across
patches;
other
one
these;
for
two
patch,
fossils
have
been
recovered
different
one,
suggesting
former
widespread
distribution
so
species,
implying
that
current
distributional
patterns
probably
recent.
Location
Mesoamerican
forests.
Methods
We
assessed
role
niche
divergence/conservatism
evolution
bird
patterns.
Using
an
modelling
approach,
we
estimated
palaeodistributions
Yucatan
Peninsula
(YP),
Pacific
Slope
(MPS)
with
fossil
record
YP
more
showing
allopatric
pattern.
For
comparison,
simulated
virtual
(VS)
matching
each
pattern,
assuming
they
represent
expected
patch.
To
test
hypothesis
conservatism,
equivalence/similarity
between
patches
represented
by
VS,
VS
counterpart.
Results
Our
results
showed
three
patterns:
(i)
no
past
geographical
connectiveness
among
suitable
areas;
(ii)
not
equivalence,
despite
low
overlap
distance;
(iii)
potential
divergence.
Main
Conclusions
birds
MPS,
our
suggest
absence
from
may
be
attributed
loss
their
environmental
niche.
Widespread
either
conservatism
or
endemics
underline
avifauna.
Язык: Английский
The influence of the forest corridors to the north of the Andes on the diversification of the bright‐rumped Attila, Attila spadiceus (Passeriformes, Tyrannidae), during the climatic oscillations of the middle Pleistocene
Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Abstract
This
study
aims
to
enhance
our
understanding
of
the
temporal
and
spatial
processes
scales
governing
evolutionary
diversification
Neotropical
birds
with
Trans‐
Cis‐Andean
populations
species
Attila
spadiceus
from
South
Central
America.
Through
a
multilocus
analysis
mitochondrial
(CytB
ND2)
nuclear
genes
(I7BF,
I5BF,
G3PDH)
41
samples
representing
six
subspecies,
we
describe
existing
molecular
lineages
A.
,
estimate
their
demographic
dynamics.
We
used
Ecological
Niche
Modeling
(ENM)
different
algorithms
predict
potential
distribution
in
both
present‐day
past
scenarios,
examining
overlap
climatic
niche
between
Cis‐
Trans‐Andean
lineages.
The
confirms
relatively
recent
divergence
lineages,
at
approximately
0.25
million
years
ago
(Ma).
modeling
supports
existence
dynamic
scenario
expansion
retraction
forest
corridors
northwestern
America
during
last
glaciation.
suggests
that
earlier
orogenesis
Andes
was
not
primary
determinant
this
dichotomy.
Additionally,
population
dynamics
indicated
trend
increasing
size
starting
0.05
Ma
for
Our
findings
highlight
significance
Pleistocene
Forest
north
as
key
factor
maintaining
communication
before
separation
likely
associated
forest.
absence
any
significant
differentiation
disjunct
Amazonian
Atlantic
populations,
part
lineage.
phylogeographic
profile
diverges
patterns
observed
other
birds,
which
emphasizes
need
further
research
on
role
northern
drivers
diversification,
provide
comprehensive
insights
into
led
formation
region's
avian
diversity.
Язык: Английский
Climbing Higher: Exploring Northern Andean Origin and Non‐Floral Trait Evolution in a Rapid, Recent Angiosperm Radiation
Journal of Biogeography,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 19, 2025
ABSTRACT
Aim
The
centropogonid
clade
comprising
Burmeistera
H.Karst.
&
Triana,
Centropogon
C.Presl
and
Siphocampylus
Pohl
stands
out
as
one
of
the
most
rapid
plant
radiations
in
Neotropics.
We
investigated
origin
diversification
to
enhance
our
understanding
fruit
evolution
other
non‐floral
traits
genus.
By
exploring
interplay
morphological,
ecological
geographical
factors,
we
sought
provide
new
insights
into
how
these
elements
have
influenced
evolutionary
trajectory
.
Location
Time
Period
Late
Pliocene
present.
Taxon
Triana
(Lobelioideae:
Campanulaceae).
Methods
Using
Hyb‐Seq
data
from
329
nuclear
loci,
reconstructed
a
phylogenetic
tree
using
maximum
likelihood
RAxML
calibrated
final
with
prior
age
estimates
for
Lobelioideae.
Additionally,
estimated
species
ASTRAL
performed
various
comparative
analyses
explore
historical
biogeography
across
Results
originated
Western
Cordillera
Colombian
Andes,
dispersing
rest
Northern
Andes
Central
America
between
Mid‐Pleistocene.
Inflated
fruits
evolved
multiple
times
genus,
their
distribution
varying
by
region
but
reaching
highest
proportion
eastern
slopes
Andes.
Higher
elevations
larger
sizes
both
increased
diversification,
especially
late‐branching
characterised
inflated
berries
climbing
habit,
which
underscores
role
driving
diversification.
Main
Conclusions
Studies
diverse
overlooked
taxa,
such
,
can
greatly
aid
ecology
Neotropical
cloud
forest
ecosystems.
Язык: Английский
Patrones históricos y actuales de diversidad y relaciones biogeográficas de la avifauna residente de los bosques tropicales de México
Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
95, С. e955341 - e955341
Опубликована: Март 4, 2024
Presentamos
un
análisis
de
la
diversidad
y
los
patrones
biogeográficos
260
especies
aves
residentes
bosques
tropicales
México,
realizado
a
partir
datos
históricos
(recolectados
entre
el
siglo
XVIII
2007)
registros
presencia
última
década
(2013-2023).
Realizamos
comparaciones
del
número
cambio
composición
especies,
considerando
las
matrices
distribución
“histórica”
“actual”,
parsimonia
endemismos.
De
acuerdo
con
históricos,
mayor
riqueza
se
localiza
en
vertiente
Golfo
México
península
Yucatán,
mientras
que
estacionalmente
secos
costa
Pacífico
Cuenca
Balsas
presentaron
valores
más
altos
endémicas.
Sin
embargo,
recopilados
muestran
una
disminución
significativa
todas
áreas
analizadas.
La
estimación
beta
indicó
elevados
para
evaluadas.
hipótesis
biogeográfica
obtenida
indica
existencia
2
grandes
grupos:
i)
pacífica
ii)
norte
provincia
Veracruzana,
Istmo
Tehuantepec
Yucatán.
Climatic niche shifts and ecological sky‐island dynamics in Mesoamerican montane birds
Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(9)
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024
An
ongoing
challenge
in
evolutionary
and
ecological
research
focuses
on
testing
biogeographic
hypotheses
for
the
understanding
of
both
species'
distributional
patterns
factors
influencing
range
limits.
In
this
study,
we
described
climatic
niches
Neotropical
humid
montane
forest
birds
through
analysis
driving
their
evolution
at
inter-
intraspecific
levels;
tested
differences
among
allopatric
lineages
within
Язык: Английский
Phylogenetic relationships and systematics of the bamboo‐specialistAmaurospizablue seedeaters
Ibis,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
165(3), С. 844 - 861
Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2023
The
Amaurospiza
‘seedeaters’
are
bamboo‐specialized
mixed
strategists,
most
often
found
in
bamboos
vegetative
state,
feeding
on
buds,
shoots,
petioles
and
insects.
As
die
after
flowering,
birds
may
wander
search
of
live
bamboo.
three
currently
recognized
species
allopatrically
distributed:
the
Blackish‐blue
Seedeater
moesta
Atlantic
Forest
Argentina,
Brazil
Paraguay,
forest
enclaves
Cerrado;
recently
described
Carrizal
carrizalensis
known
from
a
few
localities
southeastern
Venezuela;
Blue
concolor
distributed
patchily
Mexico
to
Peru.
Three
subspecies
within
A.
:
relicta
southwest
Mexico,
southern
Panama
aequatorialis
Colombia
northwest
Full
status
has
been
advocated
for
but
evidence
supporting
their
recognition
is
weak,
while
was
monospecific
genus
Amaurospizopsis
.
Here
we
(1)
test
monophyly
,
(2)
reconstruct
phylogenetic
relationships
all
its
constituent
taxa
using
mitochondrial
nuclear
markers,
(3)
re‐assess
limits
with
aid
vocalizations
genetic
plumage
data,
(4)
discuss
link
between
bamboo
life
history,
biogeographical
patterns
extent
differentiation.
be
monophyletic
both
ND2
multilocus
analyses.
In
tree
were
sister
each
other,
paraphyletic
because
placed
as
–
clade
including
nominate
other
taxa.
showed
same
relationships,
lacked
samples
Mean
pairwise
distance
(8.3%)
greater
than
that
(5.7%),
diverged
average
1.0%
South
American
more
slender
bills
white
underwing
coverts,
Central
thicker
bluish
coverts.
All
exhibited
typical
songs
quickly
delivered,
warbled,
pure
fairly
high‐pitched
musical
notes.
Number
inflections/second
stepped
pattern,
lower
end
upper
end.
Similarly,
had
overall
inflections
per
note
Linear
discriminant
analysis
nine
acoustic
variables
correctly
assigned
62
correct
taxon.
Morphology,
plumage,
data
indicate
should
afforded
full
Ecuadorian
(
),
suggest
keeping
support
continued
Our
merging
into
Язык: Английский
Phylogeography of the white-crowned parrot (Pionus senilis)
Biota Neotropica,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
22(4)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022
Abstract
The
white-crowned
parrot
Pionus
senilis
(von
Spix,
1824)
is
distributed
throughout
Middle
America,
inhabiting
the
Gulf
of
Mexico
coastal
area
from
Tamaulipas
(Mexico)
to
northern
Panama.
We
used
mitochondrial
data
(COI,
ND2
and
ND4)
55
specimens
infer
phylogenetic
relationships,
analyzed
phylogeographic
structure,
genetic
diversity,
divergence
periods,
historical
demography
explore
patterns.
found
three
divergent
lineages:
two
geographically
separated
by
Isthmus
Tehuantepec,
third,
in
Costa
Rica
Nicaragua
Depression.
analysis
molecular
variance
statistical
analyses
were
consistent
with
genetically
distinct
populations.
Central
American
lineage
diverged
1.33
million
years
ago,
whereas
other
lines
branched
off
1.19
ago.
This
pattern
has
been
reported
species
birds.
Язык: Английский
The influence of the forest corridors to the north of the Andes on the diversification of the Bright-rumped Attila, Attila spadiceus (Passeriformes, Tyrannidae), during the climatic oscillations of the middle Pleistocene
Authorea (Authorea),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2024
Aim:
This
study
aims
to
enhance
our
understanding
of
the
temporal
and
spatial
proceses
scales
governing
taxonomic
diversification
Neotropical
birds
with
Trans-
Cis-Andean
populations.
Location:
Central
America
South
America.
Taxon:
Attila
spadiceus
(Bright-rumped
Attila).
Methods:
Through
a
multilocus
analysis
mitochondrial
(CytB
ND2)
nuclear
genes
(I7BF,
I5BF,
G3PDH)
41
samples
representing
six
subspecies,
we
describe
existing
molecular
lineages
A.
spadiceus,
estimate
their
demographic
dynamics.
We
also
modeled
climatic
niche
species.
Results:
The
confirms
relatively
recent
divergence
lineages,
at
approximately
0.25
million
years
ago
(Ma).
modeling
supports
existence
dynamic
scenario
expansion
retraction
forest
corridors
in
northwestern
during
last
glaciation.
suggests
that
earlier
orogenesis
Andes
was
not
primary
determinant
this
dichotomy.
Additionally,
population
dynamics
indicated
trend
increasing
size
starting
0.05
Ma
for
both
lineages.
Main
Conclusions:
Our
findings
highlight
significance
Pleistocene
Forest
north
as
key
factor
maintaining
communication
before
separation
likely
associated
forest.
absence
any
significant
differentiation
between
disjunct
Amazonian
Atlantic
populations,
part
lineage.
phylogeographic
profile
diverges
from
patterns
observed
other
birds,
which
emphasizes
need
further
research
on
role
northern
drivers
diversification,
provide
comprehensive
insights
into
processes
led
formation
region's
present-day
avian
diversity.
Язык: Английский
Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager (Driophlox atrimaxillaris)
Birds of the World,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2024
Язык: Английский
Ecological niche conservatism and diversification in a clade of New World jays from the tropical lowland forests of Mesoamerica
Biological Journal of the Linnean Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
143(4)
Опубликована: Ноя. 26, 2024
Abstract
Here,
we
aimed
to
assess
the
role
of
historical
(climate
events)
and
current
geographical
ecological
features
in
evolutionary
history
a
clade
New
World
jays.
Using
an
ellipsoid-based
approach
relying
on
environmental
climatic
layers
occurrence
data,
tested
whether
closely
related
taxa
Cyanocorax
colliei
+
C.
formosus
morio
occupy
ecologically
different
spaces
throughout
their
mostly
allopatric
distribution
semihomogeneous
landscape,
they
have
been
influenced
by
similar
processes
given
context
Mesoamerican
lowland
tropical
forests.
We
reconstructed
palaeo-distributions
effects
climate
shifts
patterns
distribution.
Additionally,
importance
areas
that
could
function
as
barriers
between
taxa.
Our
results
at
species
level
show
evidence
for
niche
divergence
two
three
pairs.
Geographical
transferences
(areas
suitability
inferred
model)
seem
good
explanatory
power
subspecies
variation.
At
level,
find
no
divergence;
observed
parapatric
distributions
instead
associated
with
differences
limiting
connection
populations
requirements.
Язык: Английский