Distribution of small mammals along a deforestation gradient in southern Gansu, central China

摘要: Small mammals were surveyed along a deforestation gradient in southern Gansu, China (2300-2600 m altitude), high endemicity area for human alveolar echinococcosis. Rodent distribution was assessed using removal trapping six habitat types from timbered forest to farmland and villages, by index transects, the collection of specimens local people. Species captured 2 shrews: Anourosorex squamipes, Sorer sinalis; 12 rodents: Eozapus setchuans, Microtus limnophilus, Cricetulus longicaudatus, Tscherskia triton, Apodemus agrarius, draco, peninsulae, Micromys minutus, Mus musculus, Rattus norvegicus, Nivienter confucianus, Myospalax fontanieri; 1 lagomorph Ochotona thibetana. On basis trap success four rodent assemblages recognized. richness decreases after deforestation, especially intermediate stage (scrubland-grassland).