Reduction of Genetic Diversity of the Harpy Eagle in Brazilian Tropical Forests: e0148902

Habitat loss and fragmentation intensify the effects of genetic drift and endogamy, reducing genetic variability of populations with serious consequences for wildlife conservation. The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) is a forest dwelling species that is considered near threatened and suffers from habit...

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Published inPloS one Vol. 11; no. 2
Main Authors Banhos, Aureo, Hrbek, Tomas, Sanaiotti, Tania M, Farias, Izeni Pires
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.02.2016
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Harpia harpyja
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Summary:Habitat loss and fragmentation intensify the effects of genetic drift and endogamy, reducing genetic variability of populations with serious consequences for wildlife conservation. The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) is a forest dwelling species that is considered near threatened and suffers from habitat loss in the forests of the Neotropical region. In this study, 72 historical and current samples were assessed using eight autosomal microsatellite markers to investigate the distribution of genetic diversity of the Harpy Eagle of the Amazonian and Atlantic forests in Brazil. The results showed that the genetic diversity of Harpy Eagle decreased in the regions where deforestation is intense in the southern Amazon and Atlantic Forest.
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ISSN:1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0148902