Houngbégnon F.G.A. et al. 2019. Etat des connaissances sur les céphalophes (genres Cephalophus et Philantomba) des forêts denses humides d'Afrique centrale (synthèse bibliographique).pdf
Bovidae; antelopes; ruminants; hunting; forests; fruit; forest regeneration; Central Africa; antilopes; chasse; forêts; régénération forestière; Afrique centrale
Abstract :
[en] Introduction. This article provides a synthesis of current knowledge on classification, ecology and biology of duikers living in central African rainforests (genera Cephalophus and Philantomba). It also provides an update on the anthropogenic pressures on these terrestrial mammals.
Literature. Many publications on central African duikers are focused on subsistence or commercial hunting, and poaching. As the taxonomic classification of duikers has recently been revised, new species have been described with very little information available on their ecology. This synthesis highlights the gaps in the scientific knowledge and proposes priority themes for future research.
Conclusions. Although many aspects remain to be explored for some species (i.e., habitat use, home range), it is suggested to investigate in priority: the inventory methods, the role of duikers in forest dynamics, and the impact of logging on their populations. [fr] Introduction. Cet article propose une synthèse des connaissances actuelles sur la classification, l’écologie et la biologie des céphalophes des forêts denses humides d’Afrique centrale (genres Cephalophus et Philantomba). Il fait aussi le point sur les pressions anthropiques subies par ces mammifères terrestres.
Littérature. De nombreuses publications sur les céphalophes vivant dans les forêts denses humides d’Afrique centrale se focalisent sur la chasse, qu’elle soit de subsistance ou commerciale, y compris le braconnage. La classification taxonomique des céphalophes ayant été récemment révisée, de nouvelles espèces ont été décrites, alors que leur écologie n’est que très peu documentée. Cette synthèse met en exergue les lacunes en termes de connaissances scientifiques et propose les thématiques prioritaires pour de futures recherches.
Conclusions. Bien que de nombreux domaines restent à explorer pour certaines espèces (utilisation de l’habitat, domaine vital, etc.), il est suggéré d’étudier en priorité les techniques de différenciation des espèces de céphalophes lors des inventaires, leur rôle dans la dynamique forestière et l’impact de l’exploitation forestière sur leurs populations.
Research Center/Unit :
Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech. Terra Teaching and Research Centre. Forest is life
Disciplines :
Life sciences: Multidisciplinary, general & others
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