Biogeographic regionalization of the Neotropical region: New map and shapefile
Juan J. Morrone, Tania Escalante, Gerardo Rodríguez‐Tapia, AYLÍN CARMONA, Marcelo D. Arana, Jorge D. Mercado‐Gómez
Abstract
We provide a map and shapefile of the 57 biogeographic provinces of the Neotropical region. Recognition of these provinces is based on their endemic species, but their delimitation on the map is based on ecoregions combining climatic, geological, and biotic criteria. These provinces belong to the Antillean, Brazilian and Chacoan subregions, and the Mexican and South American transition zones. We provide a vector file of the biogeographical regionalization by converting the map into a polygon shapefile and a raster file with all provinces.
Topics & Concepts
ShapefilePolygon (computer graphics)GeographyBiogeographyRaster graphicsCartographyEcologyBiologyComputer scienceState (computer science)AlgorithmTelecommunicationsFrame (networking)Artificial intelligenceScarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and BiogeographyEcology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesPlant and animal studies