Mexico ants: incidence and abundance along the Nearctic-Neotropical interface.

摘要: Mexico is one of the most biodiverse countries in world, with an important proportion endemism mainly because convergence Nearctic and Neotropical biogeographic regions, which generate great diversity species turnover at different spatial scales. However, our knowledge Mexican ant biota limited to a few well-studied taxa, we lack comprehensive synthesis biodiversity information. For instance, available literature on fauna refers only lists by states, or focused regions country, prevents study several basic applied aspects ants, from distribution conservation. Our aims this data paper are therefore (1) compile all information regarding ants across territory, (2) identify major patterns gathered set geographic gaps order direct future sampling efforts. All records were obtained raw data, including both unpublished published After exhaustive filtering updating synonyms, compiled total 21,731 for 887 distributed throughout 1894 2018. These concentrated states Chiapas (n = 6,902, 32.76%) Veracruz de Ignacio la Llave 4,329, 19.92%), together comprise half records. The subfamily highest number was Myrmicinae 10,458 records, 48.12%), followed Formicinae 3,284, 15.11%) Ponerinae 1,914, 8.8%). Most collected region country 12,646, 58.19%), transition zone 5,237, 24.09%) 3,848, 17.72%). Native comprised 95.46% 20,745). To best knowledge, complete date country. We hope that compilation will encourage researchers explore population community research scales, aid establishment conservation policies actions. There no copyright restrictions. Please cite when using its publications teaching events.