Regional Distribution and Abundance of Bobcats (Lynx rufus escuinape) Coyotes (Canis latrans cagottis), as Measured by Scent Stations: an Spatial Approach

• Main Authors: Monroy Vilchis, Octavio, Velázquez, Alejandro
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México 2015
• Subjects: Lince; Lynx
• Online Access: https://cienciaergosum.uaemex.mx/article/view/7215

This paper examines the frequency of presence of bobcats and coyotes in six vegetation units in the southern region of the Valley of Mexico, as indicated by scent stations. The bobcat was recorded with more frequency than anticipated in pine forests, fir forests and bush/grasslands. The coyote was present most frequently in pine forest, fir forest and mixed forest. The results have been formulated into spatial distribution models for the bobcat and the coyote, that can aid in formulating conservation and management actions for the study area. Se analizó, a través de estaciones olfativas, la frecuencia de presencia de lince y coyote en seis unidades de vegetación en el sur de la cuenca de México. Se elaboraron modelos de distribución espacial para el lince y el coyote con el objetivo de formular acciones de conservación y manejo del área en estudio.