The presence of Praomys, Lophuromys and Deomys species (Muridae, Mammalia) in the forest blocks separated by the Congo River and its tributaries (Kisangani region, Democratic Republic of Congo)
| dc.contributor.author | Katuala, P. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kennis, J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nicolas, V. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Wendelen, W. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Hulselmans, J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Verheyen, E. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Van Houtte, N. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Dierckx, T. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Dudu, A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Leirs, H. | |
| dc.date | 2008 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-03-15T10:03:17Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-03-15T10:03:17Z | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://orfeo.belnet.be/handle/internal/297 | |
| dc.description | Praomys (four species), Lophuromys (four) and Deomys (one) are among the most common Muridae in the Kisangani region. To establish whether or not rivers constitute dispersal barriers for these rodents, we investigated the presence of these genera and their species in eight localities that are either separated by the Congo River or its tributaries. A total of 42,466 trapping nights resulted in the collection of 1185 Praomys, 233 Lophuromys and 209 Deomys ferrugineus. We observed that in almost all cases the studied species appear to have restricted distribution ranges, and that it is likely that the importance of the rivers as a barrier differs for the studied species. For example, <EM>P. misonnei</EM> was only collected from the right bank of the Congo, while <EM>P. lukolelae</EM> appears to be restricted to the left bank. In contrast, Praomys identified as <EM>P. mutoni</EM> or as members of the <EM>P. jacksoni</EM> species complex are collected on both sides of the Congo River. In contrast, all Lophuromys species were collected in a limited number of sampling sites only. <EM>L. dudui</EM> and <EM>L. luteogaster</EM> were only collected along the right bank of the Congo River, and the latter species appears to be restricted to the right bank of the Lindi River. <EM>L. huttereri</EM> and <EM>L. rita</EM> are only detected on the left bank of the Congo River. However, additional sampling is required to confirm that <EM>D. ferrugineus</EM> and <EM>L. luteogaster</EM> (so far both species have only been recorded on the right bank) do not occur in Bomane on the right bank of the Aruwimi (Ituri) River. In agreement with earlier findings for larger mammals, and pending additional taxonomical work on the <EM>P. jacksoni</EM> species complex, our findings confirm that the Congo River constitutes a barrier that limits the dispersal of all studied murids, except <EM>P. mutoni</EM> | |
| dc.language | eng | |
| dc.title | The presence of <EM>Praomys</EM>, <EM>Lophuromys</EM> and <EM>Deomys</EM> species (Muridae, Mammalia) in the forest blocks separated by the Congo River and its tributaries (Kisangani region, Democratic Republic of Congo) | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dc.subject.frascati | Biological sciences | |
| dc.audience | Scientific | |
| dc.subject.free | Biological collection and data management | |
| dc.source.title | Mammalia | |
| dc.source.volume | 72 (3) | |
| dc.source.page | 223-228 | |
| Orfeo.peerreviewed | Yes | |
| dc.identifier.rmca | 2543 |
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