Introduced European rabbit as main prey of the native carnivore culpeo fox (Lycalopex culpaeus) in disturbed ecosystems of central Chile

摘要: This study describes food habits of the culpeo fox (Lycalopex culpaeus) by scat analysis in two hills considered Priority Conservation Sites Mediterranean Region central Chile, one most disturbed and modified ecosystems country. The results showed that foxes from both sites consume introduced European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) as primary prey native small mammals secondary prey. is first record feeding Chile reports a higher consumption over pooled mammals. reason for this result, well trophic niche breadth diversity found populations less hill, might be due to anthropogenic impacts on sites. However, validate claim, further studies availability human impact are required. can have an important role controlling pests such rabbit; therefore, more ex...