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June 12, 2026Mammalian BiologyOpen Access

Vegetation structure mediates topographic effects on bat assemblages in Amazonian white-sand ecosystems

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ABAndré BernardesNKNatalia Margarido KinapRMRamiro Dário Melinski

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Overview

Randomized trial investigates topographic influences on bat diversity in Amazonian white-sand ecosystems, suggesting ecological pathways for conservation efforts.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore how topography affects bat communities in Amazonian ecosystems through direct and indirect influences mediated by vegetation.
  • Mist nets captured 602 individuals from 31 Phyllostomidae species across 19 plots.
  • Used structural equation models to analyze the relationship between terrain elevation, stream proximity, and vegetation structure.
  • Studied bat richness, abundance, and composition in campina and campinarana formations.
  • Understory openness increased bat richness and abundance, while stream proximity had a negative effect.
  • Terrain elevation had minimal direct influence but strong indirect effects on bat diversity through vegetation structure.
  • Campinas and riparian campinaranas served as biodiversity hotspots with higher food availability for bats.

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Bernardes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba4208101cf8926f02abbhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s42991-026-00600-8
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