Invertebrate and Small Fauna Survey Invertebrate and Small Fauna Survey at Alfonso Dat Alfonso Dííaz Lebraz Lebróón School Site n School Site near Rnear Ríío o ValencianoValenciano in Juncos P.R.in Juncos P.R.

Valery K. Masa De LeValery K. Masa De LeóónnAnette J. Otero GonzAnette J. Otero Gonzáálezlez

Ashleyanne P. Masa De LeAshleyanne P. Masa De Leóónn

AbstractAbstract

Identification and classification of species is Identification and classification of species is important to learn about the characteristics of a important to learn about the characteristics of a place. Theplace. The investigation carried out have as a investigation carried out have as a goal to observe, photograph, and identify the goal to observe, photograph, and identify the different species of fauna located in Valenciano different species of fauna located in Valenciano River Juncos, P.R.. Twenty three species were River Juncos, P.R.. Twenty three species were identified including fire ants, lizards , green stink identified including fire ants, lizards , green stink bugs, butterflies among others.bugs, butterflies among others.

IntroductionIntroductionWoods, Curtis, & Sergile (2001) have observed that Puerto Rico'sWoods, Curtis, & Sergile (2001) have observed that Puerto Rico'sinsect fauna is similar to the majority of major invertebrate diinsect fauna is similar to the majority of major invertebrate diversity versity in the archipelago. in the archipelago. The invertebrate fauna of Puerto Rico is high in The invertebrate fauna of Puerto Rico is high in richness but low in diversity relative to mainland tropical faunrichness but low in diversity relative to mainland tropical faunas of as of similar size and habitat diversity. Puerto Rico, in comparison tsimilar size and habitat diversity. Puerto Rico, in comparison to other o other Antillean islands, is the most extensively studied in regards toAntillean islands, is the most extensively studied in regards toinvertebrates. invertebrates. Woods, Curtis, & Sergile (2001) conclude that the Woods, Curtis, & Sergile (2001) conclude that the archipelago fauna has high endemism, and low, skewed taxonomic archipelago fauna has high endemism, and low, skewed taxonomic diversity. As an example they mentioned that there are approximadiversity. As an example they mentioned that there are approximately tely 300 species of butterflies in Puerto Rico, in contrast to more t300 species of butterflies in Puerto Rico, in contrast to more than han 600 species in Trinidad. As of 1998, out of the estimated 925,00600 species in Trinidad. As of 1998, out of the estimated 925,000 0 described insect species, only 5,573 were documented in Puerto Rdescribed insect species, only 5,573 were documented in Puerto Rico ico (DNER, 2005). In terms of diversity, of the 31 extant insect or(DNER, 2005). In terms of diversity, of the 31 extant insect orders, ders, 27 have representatives in Puerto Rico (DNER, 2005). Through the27 have representatives in Puerto Rico (DNER, 2005). Through theinvestigation; analysis, classification , and identification of investigation; analysis, classification , and identification of the the invertebrate fauna that can be foundinvertebrate fauna that can be found in the Valenciano river.in the Valenciano river.

ObjectivesObjectives

* Identify the different existing species of * Identify the different existing species of invertebrate fauna in the Valenciano river invertebrate fauna in the Valenciano river surroundings. surroundings.

* Determine the invertebrate fauna predominant * Determine the invertebrate fauna predominant in the Valenciano River.in the Valenciano River.

MaterialsMaterials

* Gloves* Gloves* Bags Ziploc* Bags Ziploc* Camera* Camera* Maps of Valenciano River* Maps of Valenciano River

MethodsMethods

June 11, 2007: First visit to the research area. June 11, 2007: First visit to the research area. The field was divided into six zones of The field was divided into six zones of investigation. investigation. June 14, 2007: Second visit. Researchers met June 14, 2007: Second visit. Researchers met and identify the materials to collect data: bags and identify the materials to collect data: bags for the samples, gloves, a map of the area and a for the samples, gloves, a map of the area and a camera.camera.The bags for the samples were tagged in terms The bags for the samples were tagged in terms of the invertebrates found.of the invertebrates found.

ContinuationContinuation

The animals collected were identified and located in the The animals collected were identified and located in the map of the area. map of the area. The tadpoles and the river snails were placed in aThe tadpoles and the river snails were placed in a fish fish bowl to study them later at the lab. The spiders died bowl to study them later at the lab. The spiders died soon.soon.June 21,2007: Third visit was made. Same procedure, June 21,2007: Third visit was made. Same procedure, like in the second visit, was done. like in the second visit, was done. The bamboosThe bamboos’’ area was our point of interest. area was our point of interest. Invertebrates were observed and photographed. Invertebrates were observed and photographed. Invertebrates were brought to the lab and placed next Invertebrates were brought to the lab and placed next to the samples collected in the second visit. to the samples collected in the second visit.

ObservationsObservations

Caterpillar Snail

Green stink bug Tadpole

ObservationsObservations

Millipede Termite

Limpet Gecko

Butterfly

ObservationsObservations

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Termite

Skipper Butterfly

Little Black Ant

Yellow Butterfly

Butterfly

ObservationsObservations

Snail

Fly

Lizard

Fire Ant

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Honey BeeHoney Bee

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www.inmetro.gov.br/.../produtos/inseticida.asp

Map of Fauna Zones Map of Fauna Zones

Inventory of Invertebrate Fauna in Inventory of Invertebrate Fauna in Valenciano River Juncos, P.R.Valenciano River Juncos, P.R.--Zone AZone A

ArthropodaInsectaIsopteraTermitadaeInsectFormosan termite alateTermite

ArthropodaDiplopodaSpirobolidaSpirobolidaeInsectArchis pirostreptus gigasMillipede

MolluscaGastropodaPulmonataArionidaeMolluskArion lusitanicusLimpet

ChordataReptiliaSquamataPohlychrotidaeReptileAnolis cristallusLizard

ArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraFormicidaeInsectSsolenopsis invictaLittle Black Ant

ArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraFormicidaeInsectMonomorium minimumFire AntA

PhylumClassOrderFamilySpecieScientific NameCommon NameZone

ResultsResults-- Zone BZone B

PhylumClassOrderFamilySpecieScientific

NameCommon

NameZone

ChordataChordataAmphibiaAmphibiaAnuraAnuraBufonidaeBufonidaeAmphibi

anBufo MarinusTadpole

ArthropodaArachnidaAraneaeSicariidaeAracnid

Loxosceles LaetaSpider

MolluscaGastropodaBasmmatophoraPhysidaeMoluscPhysa acutaRiver snail

ChordataChordata

ActinopterygActinopterygiiii

CyprinodontiformeCyprinodontiformessPoeciliidaePoeciliidaeFishFish

Poecilia reticulataGuppy

MolluscaGastropodaEupulmonataHelicidaeMoluscHelix aspersaEarth

Snails

ArthropodaInsectaOdonataCorduliidaeInsectColias hyaleDragonflyB

ResultsResults-- Zone CZone C

PhylumClassOrderFamilySpecieScientific NameCommon NameZone

ArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraPieridaeInsectPhoebis arganteYellow butterfly

ArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraHesperiidaeInsectUrbanus proteusSkipper(butterfly)

ArthropodaInsectaDipteraMuscidaeInsectMusca domesticaHouse fly

ArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraPentatomidaeInsectAcrosternum hilareGreen Stink Bug

ArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraApoideaInsectApidaeBeeC

ResultsResults--Zone DZone D

PhylumClassOrderFamilySpecieScientific NameCommon

NameZone

ArthropodaArthropodaInsectaInsectaColeopteraColeopteraCoccinellidCoccinellidaeaeInsectInsect

Coccinella septempunctacta

Lady Bird Beetle

ArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraPieridaeInsectPhoebis arganteYellow

butterfly

ArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraHesperiida

eInsectUrbanus proteusSkipper

butterfly

InsectCaterpillar

ArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraFormicidaeInsectSsolenopsis invictaLittle Black

Ant

ArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraFormicidaeInsectMonomorium minimumFire AntD

ResultsResults-- Zone EZone E

PhylumClassOrderFamily SpecieScientific NameCommon

NameZone

ArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraFormicidaeInsectMonomorium

minimumLittle Black

Ant

ArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraFormicidaeInsectFormosan

termite alateFire AntE

ResultsResults-- Zone FZone F

PhylumClassOrderFamilySpecieScientific NameCommon NameZone

ArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraPieridaeInsectPhoebis arganteYellow butterfly

ArthropodaInsectaIsopteraTermitadaeInsectFormosan

termite alateTermite

ArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraHesperiidaeInsectUrbanus proteusSkipper(butterfly)

ChordataReptiliaSquamataPholychrotidaeReptileAnolis monensisLizard

ChordataReptiliaSquamataGekkonidaeReptileHemidactylus

mabouiaGecko

ArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraFormicidaeInsectSsolenopsis

invictaLittle Black Ant

ArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraFormicidaeInsectMonomorium

minimumFire AntF

ConclusionConclusion

•• The invertebrate fauna predominant in the Valenciano river by The invertebrate fauna predominant in the Valenciano river by zone are:zone are:

•• Zone A: Termites. Zone A: Termites. •• Zone B: Water and earth snails. Zone B: Water and earth snails. •• Zone C: Different types of butterflies. Zone C: Different types of butterflies. •• Zone D: Butterflies and ants. Zone D: Butterflies and ants. •• Zone E: Ants. Zone E: Ants. •• Zone F: Termites, different kinds of butterflies, and ants.Zone F: Termites, different kinds of butterflies, and ants.

The zone sampled seems to be very attractive for the species The zone sampled seems to be very attractive for the species discovered. discovered.

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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

*N OAA*N OAA*Universidad del *Universidad del TuraboTurabo*Victor Franco Otero *Victor Franco Otero *Antonio Gonz*Antonio Gonzáálezlez*Lourdes Ram*Lourdes Ramíírezrez*Teresa Lipsett, Ph.D*Teresa Lipsett, Ph.D*James *James HurdHurd**DinorahDinorah E. LopezE. Lopez

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