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Small scale habitat modeling for Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) in northern Patagonia, Argentina
Fecha
2021-10Registro en:
Coscarella, Mariano Alberto; Sueyro, Nicolás; Crespo, Enrique Alberto; Pennino, Maria Grazia; Small scale habitat modeling for Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) in northern Patagonia, Argentina; Wiley Blackwell Publishing, Inc; Marine Mammal Science; 10-2021; 1-13
0824-0469
1748-7692
CONICET Digital
CONICET
Autor
Coscarella, Mariano Alberto
Sueyro, Nicolás
Crespo, Enrique Alberto
Pennino, Maria Grazia
Resumen
We build a spatial model to identify the environmental variables that affect the Commerson's dolphin distribution in northern Patagonia, around the estuary of the Chubut River. Commerson's have a higher probability of occurrence in shallow waters, on the consolidated seabed and close to the Chubut River mouth. These results highlighted the prominent relationship of this species with geographic and bathymetric features. Concurrently the preferred habitat of Commerson's are the areas used for human activities such as navigation, fishery, and recreation. This information will help to improve the management of regional conservation areas by considering sensitive habitats.