Leopardus pardalis y su conservación en la isla Santay

Abstract

Leopardus pardalis, a feline that has an important ecological function as indicators of productivity and ecosystem balance, is listed as a Near Threatened (NT) species. This species prefers primary and secondary forests. Despite the ecological importance of this feline, in ANRIS there is little information on the ecology and distribution of this species, therefore, this proposal seeks to Design a conservation program for Leopardus pardalis through in situ data collection on ecology and threats. for the development of protection strategies on Santay Island. Sampling and data collection based on quantitative and qualitative techniques using surveys, photo-traps or hair traps were proposed. A conservation strategy design was proposed by elaborating a matrix to relate the most relevant information that can be used for the proposal of ocelot conservation within Santay Island. For the expected results, 11 suitable sites for photo-trapping and hair traps are estimated to allow obtaining a record of the density and distribution of the species on Santay Island. Therefore, the proposed study is key to identify the sighting sites, determine the abundance of L. pardalis, avoid the degradation of these habitats and suggest the adoption of a conservation program not only for L. pardalis, but also for increase biodiversity on Santay Island.