25th Philippine Biodiversity Symposium

5-9 April 2016

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Thematic Themes: Taxonomic Group:

Taxonomy and Systematics (e.g. identifying Plants
morphological or behavioural characters, molecular or Invertebrates
evalutionalry biology studies) Reptiles and amphibians
Biogeography and Distribution (e.g. biogeography and Mammals
distribution studies, GIS mapping, distribution modelling) Birds
Wildlife Biology and Ecology (e.g. behavior, diet, Fish
population studies, community interactions, ecosystems)
Floristics and Faunistics (e.g. species assessments,
inventories) Ecosystems:
Biodiversity and Conservation Threats and Issues (e.g. Terrestrial
climate change, invasive alien species, hunting, illegal Caves
wildlife trade, habitat loss) Coastal and Marine
Biodiversity Conservation, Management and Aquatic
Governance (e.g. protected area management, education, Agricultural
policy, capacity building, indigenous knowledge, and best Urban
practices)
Others: Others

Abstract Title: Diversity and Composition of Small Non-volant Mammals in Selected

Agricultural Ecosystems in SOCSARGEN Region

Authors:
Author 1 Full Name: Mary Celman Guaza
Institution: Science Department, Mindanao State University General
Santos
Institution’s Address: General Santos City
Email Address: maryguaza@gmail.com
Author 2 Full Name: Maria Luisa Cabrera
Institution: Science Department, Mindanao State University General
Santos
Institution’s Address: General Santos City
Email Address: mailbox.mlnon@gmail.com

If more than 5 authors: please write the name, affiliation and email address below:

Author 3 Full Name: Kristine Mae Yap

Institution: Science Department, Mindanao State University General
Santos
Institution’s Address: Fatima, General Santos City
Email Address: kristinemikoy@gmail.com

Author 4 Full Name: Sunshine Gay Singson

Institution: Science Department, Mindanao State University General
Santos
Institution’s Address: Fatima, General Santos City
Email Address:ssingson3@gmail.com
Author 5 Full Name: Shahida Nor
Institution: Science Department, Mindanao State University General
Santos
Institution’s Address: Fatima, General Santos City
Email Address: nshahida46@yahoo.com

Author 6 Full Name: Relaine Amado

Institution: Science Department, Mindanao State University General
Santos
Institution’s Address: Fatima, General Santos City
Email Address: relaineamado26@yahoo.com

Author 7 Full Name: Elani Requieron

Institution: Science Department, Mindanao State University General
Santos
Institution’s Address: Fatima, General Santos City
Email Address: elani_requieron2003@yahoo.com

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If no, name of presenting author:

Abstract (Maximum 250 words, excluding spaces. Abstracts exceeding 250 words will be
returned. Keywords are not required).

Small non-volant mammals perform varied ecological functions. As much as they are
dependent on their natural environment, they also influence the nutrient dynamics of
ecosystems as well as distributions of plant populations. Species diversity of small
non-volant mammals among three agricultural ecosystems in SOCSARGEN Region,
each with distinct agricultural crops grown, were documented and compared using
baited trap sampling method. An over-all species richness of eight (8) belonging to
families Muridae and Viverridae constituting 8% of the total small non-volant
mammalian species in the Philippines with 50% endemic were documented. The
endemic Rattus everetti (Common Philippine forest rat) was the dominant and most
abundant species among the three sites. Species diversity and evenness is low and
differ among sites as influenced by the level and type of crop production. This study
provides vital information about the current diversity and composition of small non-
volant mammals across agricultural sites essential for the proper management in
harmony with crop production and diversity conservation.