{"title":"Projected Land-Cover Changes and Their Consequences on the Supply of Ecosystem Services in Uruguay","authors":"F. Gallego, J. M. Paruelo","doi":"10.1111/aec.70111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70111","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Grasslands are among the most human-modified biomes worldwide due to the expansion of croplands and afforestation. In the scenario of productive intensification, it is necessary to generate alternatives to model land-cover changes and their environmental consequences. This study aimed to generate land-cover projections and quantify the impact of these changes on ecosystem service supply in Uruguay. To achieve this, we used land-cover maps, Markovchain models and an ecosystem services supply index (ESSI). Transition probabilities between land-cover classes were calculated for two time periods (2000–2010 and 2010–2019) based on maps from 2000, 2010 and 2019. These probabilities informed two Markov chain models to project land-cover changes up to 2037. With the projected land-cover maps, spatial models were used to relate the proportion of croplands and grasslands with the ESSI. Our results indicate a continued expansion of croplands and afforestation over the coming decades, while grasslands will remain the dominant land cover, representing 46% of the landscape by 2037. Grasslands exhibited the highest probability of persistence in both periods, while croplands and afforestation increased their persistence probability by 60% and 13%, respectively. The ESSI shows a 5% decrease between 2000 and 2037. These findings highlight the ongoing transformation of Uruguay's landscapes and the potential trade-offs between land-use intensification and ecosystem services. The results provide valuable empirical evidence to support territorial planning and sustainable management strategies, helping to balance production needs with environmental conservation.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8663,"journal":{"name":"Austral Ecology","volume":"50 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144888319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandre Dias Kassuga, Luciana Altvater, Denny Fardin, Lorena da Graça Pedrosa de Macena, Alexandre R. da Silva, Ricardo Coutinho
{"title":"The Dark Side of Mucus: Stress-Induced Mucus Aggregate (SIMA) on Tubastraea Corals in a Heavily Impacted Bay","authors":"Alexandre Dias Kassuga, Luciana Altvater, Denny Fardin, Lorena da Graça Pedrosa de Macena, Alexandre R. da Silva, Ricardo Coutinho","doi":"10.1111/aec.70107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70107","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigates the absence of non-indigenous sun coral <i>Tubastraea</i> in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, despite its presence on nearby islands. <i>Tubastraea</i> corals are known for their high reproductive plasticity and resilience to varying environmental conditions. An ex-situ experiment was conducted in which colonies of <i>Tubastraea aurea</i> were exposed to a continuous flow of seawater sourced from Guanabara Bay. During the experiment, colonies developed a Stress-Induced Mucus Aggregate (SIMA) that progressively enveloped the polyps and was associated with marked tissue loss upon removal. This response is distinct from the coral's typical mucus secretion and is hypothesised to result from environmental stress-induced alterations in the associated microbiota. The influx of organic matter and pollutants likely promotes a shift toward pathogenic and anaerobic microbial communities, which may further impair tissue respiration and contribute to coral mortality. 16S rRNA gene sequencing identified four ecologically significant bacterial genera—<i>Vibrio</i>, <i>Pseudoalteromonas</i>, <i>Alcanivorax</i> and <i>Shewanella—</i>commonly found in marine systems. These organisms demonstrate functional duality in coral microbiomes, simultaneously influencing both biofilm-mediated community assembly and disease dynamics. Their context-dependent roles markedly affect coral health outcomes under environmental stress regimes, highlighting their importance in reef ecosystem resilience. These findings suggest that microbial community dynamics in highly disturbed environments may play a key role in limiting the establishment and persistence of <i>T. aurea</i> in Guanabara Bay. Future research will focus on elucidating the role of physico-chemical water parameters, sedimentation and microbial community shifts in the survival of <i>Tubastraea</i> corals in Guanabara Bay.</p>","PeriodicalId":8663,"journal":{"name":"Austral Ecology","volume":"50 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aec.70107","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144861903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lauren I. Young, Kirsten Skinner, John Tyne, Glenn Edwards
{"title":"Shelter Use Influences Red Fox Spatial Ecology in the Central Australian Desert During a Period of Low Rainfall","authors":"Lauren I. Young, Kirsten Skinner, John Tyne, Glenn Edwards","doi":"10.1111/aec.70106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70106","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The establishment of red foxes across much of continental Australia has contributed to the decline and extinction of many native species. Managing this invasive species effectively requires understanding variability in the species' ecology across the different environments it inhabits. We present GPS collaring data from two red foxes in different desert environments during a period of low rainfall in central Australia. Both foxes were range resident and occupied home ranges comparable in size to the largest previously published home ranges for the species. Core ranges were centred on frequently used sites, including daytime resting sites for both fox individuals and nighttime activity sites for one. The two foxes had distinct nightly range use patterns, which appeared to be influenced by the location of regularly used daytime resting sites. One fox regularly crossed its home range in a night, moving between high-use sites, while the other primarily used one daytime resting site, traversing different parts of its broader range each night. This information enhances the limited knowledge of red fox spatial ecology in desert environments and provides insights to inform targeted management programmes in these regions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8663,"journal":{"name":"Austral Ecology","volume":"50 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144869227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rafael de Souza Laurindo, Giulianny Alves Machado, Fernanda Cavalcanti de Azevedo, Ricardo Baptista Oliveira, Guilherme Siniciato Terra Garbino, Frederico Gemesio Lemos
{"title":"New Records of the Hoary Fox, Lycalopex vetulus (Lund, 1842) in an Anthropized Region of the Atlantic Forest, Southeastern Brazil","authors":"Rafael de Souza Laurindo, Giulianny Alves Machado, Fernanda Cavalcanti de Azevedo, Ricardo Baptista Oliveira, Guilherme Siniciato Terra Garbino, Frederico Gemesio Lemos","doi":"10.1111/aec.70104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70104","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The hoary fox (<i>Lycalopex vetulus</i>) is the only mammalian carnivore endemic to Brazil. While its diet has been described in some regions, little is known about its population parameters, including its geographic distribution. Although traditionally considered endemic to the Cerrado, recent records from ecotone regions suggest its presence in other Brazilian biomes at enclaves of Cerrado or altered landscapes. This study presents new records of the hoary fox in two regions of <i>Zona da Mata</i>, Minas Gerais: Juiz de Fora and Viçosa, in areas originally covered by Atlantic Forest. In Juiz de Fora, two camera trap records were obtained in 2022, in an abandoned pasture near a small forest fragment. In Viçosa, a roadkilled individual was recorded in 2024. These records expand the species' known range 150 km eastward into the Atlantic Forest biome. The study areas have been historically subjected to forest conversion to agriculture, particularly exotic pastures, which may facilitate the expansion of species tolerant to open habitats, such as the hoary fox. It remains unclear whether these occurrences result from habitat transformations due to human activities or represent natural distributions. Understanding and updating the species' distribution is essential for estimating population size, assessing its responses to landscape changes and improving extinction risk assessments. Given its ‘Near Threatened’ status, both in national (ICMBio) and international assessments (IUCN), and limited research, we encourage studies presenting new occurrence records to support natural history knowledge and conservation efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":8663,"journal":{"name":"Austral Ecology","volume":"50 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aec.70104","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144815048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juan P. Martin, Carlos E. Rumbold, Susana Pittaluga, Mario Perroni, Alicia Sar, Santiago H. Torres
{"title":"Biodiversity and Trophic Structure of the Rocky Intertidal Macroinvertebrate Assemblages in Southern Patagonia, Argentina","authors":"Juan P. Martin, Carlos E. Rumbold, Susana Pittaluga, Mario Perroni, Alicia Sar, Santiago H. Torres","doi":"10.1111/aec.70103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70103","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The objective of this study was to characterise the intertidal macroinvertebrate assemblages from marine and estuarine macrotidal rocky shores in Southern Patagonia, Argentina. To achieve this aim, we analysed spatial changes in biodiversity and trophic structure, and explored their relationship with the main physical environmental variables. The study was conducted during spring 2021 and summer, autumn and winter 2022 in the south of Santa Cruz province, at sites with different salinity regimes and wave exposure. Different tidal levels and substrate slopes were compared. Data of abundance, richness and diversity of taxa and functional feeding groups were analysed and compared using univariate and multivariate statistics. Distinct macroinvertebrate assemblages could be recognised in the rocky intertidal of the study area, which were related to the different combinations of environmental variables. The salinity regime was the environmental factor most closely associated with the changes in the composition and diversity of the macroinvertebrate assemblage at a medium geographic scale. The macrotidal regime that characterises the region together with the particular geomorphology of its rocky shores highlights the effect of those variables that cause stress due to desiccation and exposure to extreme conditions. The main physical factors determining the diversity of taxa and feeding strategies at a small geographical scale are tidal level and substrate slope. Protection from waves favours the settlement of infaunal species and exotic species in sheltered rocky shores, where they find a more suitable and less stressful environment for their settlement. The results obtained are important for their biogeographic and ecological implications and provide relevant information for establishing management and conservation measures for coastal environments.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8663,"journal":{"name":"Austral Ecology","volume":"50 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144782619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. C. Edwards, A. L. Dennien, J. M. Hoy, P. J. Murray
{"title":"Variable Vigilance: Native Wildlife React Differently to Live Cats and Their Cues","authors":"M. C. Edwards, A. L. Dennien, J. M. Hoy, P. J. Murray","doi":"10.1111/aec.70105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70105","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cats (<i>Felis catus</i>) kill millions of native Australian mammals and birds each year. The prey naivety hypothesis suggests this is due to native wildlife failing to recognise cats as predators. The Mata Hari Judas (MHJ) queen technique, where confined female cats are put into prolonged oestrus, has recently been trialled in situ as a method to attract and capture feral cats. This created the opportunity to observe how native wildlife respond to a live cat, or their olfactory and auditory cues, using camera trap detections before and after the introduction of a MHJ queen or its cues. Daily detection rates of eastern grey kangaroos, Australian magpies, noisy miners and northern brown bandicoots around the live cat did not differ between baseline and live cat periods, suggesting these species may not recognise live cats as a threat. However, red-necked wallabies and grey butcherbirds reduced activity in response to live cats or their cues. This study demonstrates that native Australian wildlife exhibit variable behavioural responses to cats and their cues. As predator control strategies evolve, integrating behavioural ecology into their design will be critical for their effectiveness, such as prioritising species that lack predator awareness.</p>","PeriodicalId":8663,"journal":{"name":"Austral Ecology","volume":"50 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aec.70105","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144782620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leonardo P. C. Oitaven, Sidney S. Calado, Marcelo S. de Moura, Juan S. Monrós, Geraldo J. B. de Moura
{"title":"Influence of Seasonality and Habitat Variability on the Thermal Ecology of Gymnodactylus geckoides Spix, 1825 (Squamata, Phyllodactylidae) in Semi-Arid Caatinga Biome in Northeastern Brazil","authors":"Leonardo P. C. Oitaven, Sidney S. Calado, Marcelo S. de Moura, Juan S. Monrós, Geraldo J. B. de Moura","doi":"10.1111/aec.70055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70055","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Temperature trends influence the behaviour of animals, mainly ectotherms, with thermoregulation led by a contingent of biotic and abiotic factors, such as seasonality and habitat quality, especially regarding nocturnal lizards. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to analyse the microhabitat use and thermal ecology of <i>Gymnodactylus geckoides</i> in Catimbau National Park, in Pernambuco state, Brazil, considering different landscape conditions (anthropic and conserved), as well as environmental factors (body, air and substrate temperature, humidity and light intensity). We recorded bromeliads, leaf litter, as well as rocky outcrops, fallen trunks and rocks, with the use of microhabitats differing due to the environmental conditions. <i>G. geckoides</i> was mostly active at night, with substrate and air temperatures revealing a high correlation with body temperature. Regarding environmental factors, only light intensity revealed significant variations. The distribution model allowed us to observe <i>G. geckoides</i> inhabiting lower elevations, influenced by microhabitat availability. Our research represents the first effort to create a distribution model for lizards in Caatinga domain, using <i>G. geckoides</i> as an illustrative model to demonstrate the plasticity of species in response to environmental changes, also indicating a high dependency on habitat quality for thermoregulation. This domain provides <i>G. geckoides</i> with a thermally optimal and stable microclimate, maintaining its optimal body temperature requiring low thermoregulatory effort. Our results corroborate with previous studies and predictions and expand prior work regarding the thermal ecology of nocturnal neotropical lizards.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8663,"journal":{"name":"Austral Ecology","volume":"50 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aec.70055","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144695787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pin Jia Chan, Hao Ran Lai, Bruce Burns, Luitgard Schwendenmann
{"title":"Potential Effects of an Emerging Disease on Tree Communities Around a Susceptible Foundation Tree Species","authors":"Pin Jia Chan, Hao Ran Lai, Bruce Burns, Luitgard Schwendenmann","doi":"10.1111/aec.70102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70102","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Disease caused by plant pathogens can shape plant community structure and composition, especially if the host species plays important ecological roles. The New Zealand kauri, <i>Agathis australis</i>, is a foundation species that modifies its soil environment and, by doing so, it acts as an ecological filter selecting for a distinctive suite of plant species that co-occur preferentially with it. Kauri is threatened by kauri dieback disease caused by <i>Phytophthora agathidicida</i>. Despite kauri's ecological importance in structuring plant communities, little is known about the consequences of kauri dieback on the plant species ecologically associated with kauri—kauri associates. This study examined (1) the environmental drivers of diseased kauri occurrences, (2) the correlations between the occurrences of kauri associates and environmental factors and (3) which kauri associates frequently co-occurred with diseased kauri as a result of shared environmental responses. A joint species distribution model with nine environmental factors was used to analyse the occurrences of diseased kauri and 16 kauri-associated plant species located within a 10-m radius of 761 kauri trees in lowland kauri-podocarp-broadleaved forests of Waitākere Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand. Our results showed that diseased kauri occurred more frequently in sites at lower elevation, with shallower organic soil layers and a history of logging or timber processing disturbance. Additionally, successional strategies influenced the relationship between kauri associate occurrences and environmental factors, with kauri associates characteristic of early succession frequently co-occurring with diseased kauri due to environmental factors. This suggests that kauri dieback could either cause the retrogression of succession in kauri forests or that kauri in younger stands were more likely to be diseased. Both of these possibilities indicate that kauri dieback would likely change the successional trajectory of kauri forests. Future studies should integrate longitudinal demographic data with disease progression to investigate the mechanistic effects of disease on kauri community dynamics.</p>","PeriodicalId":8663,"journal":{"name":"Austral Ecology","volume":"50 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aec.70102","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144672007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tree Species Diversity in Parkland Agroforestry Practices; the Case of Tambaro District, Kembata Tambaro Zone, Southern-Ethiopia","authors":"Getachew Mulugeta Geleto, Alemayehu Mentase","doi":"10.1111/aec.70073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70073","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Parkland agroforestry tree species are prominent features in many landscapes of the world. However, the parkland agroforestry' species composition is influenced by ecological and economic factors in a given socio-cultural environment. The aims of this study were to investigate the tree species diversity in parkland agroforestry in the study area. The two administrative kebeles were selected purposively. A total of 90 households were randomly selected for tree species inventory. Six transect lines were established for the inventory of tree species in study sites. Along each of the 3 transect lines, 15 quadrates were laid out. The total number of quadrates used was 90 (45 quadrates for each study site). Shannon, Simpson and evenness indices were used to calculate the richness and diversity of the tree species in the study area. From the study, the Shannon, Simpson and evenness diversity indices revealed that tree species richness per quadrate in both study sites was (1.84b ± 0.25) and (2.49a ± 0.14). This exposed the tree species; the Shannon, Simpson and Evenness diversity indices were higher at the Bohe site than at Bachira. The significant value index of individual tree species at parkland agroforestry was assessed, and <i>Croton macrostachyus</i> and <i>Cordia africana</i> were ranked first and second tree species in both studies sites with mean IVIs of 52.22% and 38.43%, respectively. This is recommended to farmers to increase the diversity and richness of tree species in their parkland agroforestry practice and reducing the charcoal market and needs further detailed investigation accordingly. Parkland agroforestry plays a vital role in conserving tree species diversity as well as the ecological sustainability of agricultural landscapes.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8663,"journal":{"name":"Austral Ecology","volume":"50 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144672008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eduardo Mendes, Amanda S. dos Santos, Guilherme Gama, Rita C. Q. Portela
{"title":"Palm Demography Is Biased Towards Neotropical and Human-Used Species, While the Richest Biogeographic Region and Threatened Taxa Are Neglected","authors":"Eduardo Mendes, Amanda S. dos Santos, Guilherme Gama, Rita C. Q. Portela","doi":"10.1111/aec.70100","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70100","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Demographic studies are essential for understanding how species populations respond over time to environmental conditions and anthropogenic pressures. This knowledge is crucial for developing effective conservation and management strategies. The Arecaceae family (palms), comprising approximately 2500 species, plays significant ecological and socio-economic roles but faces constant threats due to land-use changes and harvesting. Although numerous demographic studies have been conducted, no comprehensive synthesis exists to identify gaps and achievements within this field for Arecaceae, which could guide future research efforts. This study provides an overview of current knowledge on Arecaceae demography. Through a systematic review, 59 demographic studies were identified, totaling 181 study cases. A total of 29 genera and 44 species were recorded, with <i>Chamaedorea radicalis</i>, a human-used species, the most frequently studied. Species classified as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List were the most commonly sampled. The Neotropical region had the highest representation, with Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil as the main contributors. In contrast, the Indo-Malayan biogeographic region, which harbours the highest palm species richness, had only one recorded demographic study. The Matrix Projection Model was the most widely used demographic analysis method, followed by the Integral Projection Model. The average sampling time was 2.43 years. Despite the substantial number of demographic studies on Arecaceae, significant gaps remain, particularly in regions and countries with higher species richness and among species classified as threatened. Future research should prioritise underrepresented taxa and regions, as well as long-term monitoring efforts to enhance conservation strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":8663,"journal":{"name":"Austral Ecology","volume":"50 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aec.70100","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144666389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}