Top predators: hot or not? A call for systematic assessment of biodiversity surrogates

摘要: argue that top predators are justified conservation surrogates based on a case study where raptor presence is associated with high species richness of birds, butterflies and trees. 2. We question the methodology as well applicability their results, clarify differences between for biodiversity hotspots complementarity. show results from Sergio et al. related to not fully reliable ability identify complementary areas demonstrated. Given complementarity-based surrogate studies have produced mixed variety reasons, we some methodological misunderstandings while encouraging further testing functional groups surrogates. 3. Synthesis applications. call caution in making generalizations, emphasize use should be conducted systematic manner. This will facilitate robust assessment across regarding usefulness particular