Anfibios de Santa María (Boyacá, Colombia)
In an effort consistent with the unavoidable need to link all sectors of society, as protagonists in the preservation of our biological wealth, we present the second edition of the mammals chapter of the Guía de campo de los mamíferos, anfibios y reptiles de Santa María (Boyacá); in which we hope to contribute to the standardization of studies of small mammals, aimed at answering questions regarding species richness, abundance of individuals within species and their diversity; as well as to establish the composition, structure and function of this faunal group, among other studies.
In addition, we seek through basic information on the biology and natural history of the species, offer elements that link to the diversity of mammals present in the municipality of Santa María, within the daily life, the traditional knowledge of the inhabitants of this municipality and its visitors, and in regional management and conservation plans, since it is urgent that this area be declared as a protected area, under one of the current legal concepts, for its characteristic biotic elements and for being a biological corridor between the Chivor Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Chingaza National Natural Park.