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Contact Information

Forename: Fabian
Surname: Jaksic
Address: Center for Advanced Studies in Ecology & Biodiversity
Institution: Catholic University of Chile
Country: Chile
Telephone: 5626862641
Fax: 5626862615
Email: fjaksic@bio.puc.cl
URL: http://www.bio.puc.cl/caseb/

Field of Expertise

Distribution (Database, GIS, Mapping, Modelling: essentially of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians
Ecology / Biology: vertebrates in general, except for fishes
Ecomony / Impact: ecological impact in comunities and ecosystems
Physiology:

Experts Taxonomic Groups

Leporidae: Lepus, Oryctolagus
Canidae: Pseudalopex
Falconidae: Falco, Milvago
Strigidae: Bubo, Athene, Strix, Glaucidium, Asio
Tytonidae: Tyto
Felidae: Oncifelis
Mustelidae: Lontra, Galictis, Conepatus
Muridae: Abrothrix, Oligoryzomys, Phyllotis, Rattus, Mus
Castoridae: Castor
Octodontidae: Octodon, Ctenomys
Bufonidae: Bufo
Leptodactylidae: Rhinoderma
Pipidae: Xenopus

Geographical Area

Countries: Argentina
Chile
Spain
United States
Terrestrial Area: Southern America
Southern South America
Aquatic Area:

Research Activity

I am currently undertaking case studies of different vertebrate invaders in Chile and Argentina, including amphibians, birds and mammals. I have a publication record in mainstream journals about the history, ecology and impact of alien vertebrates in native communities. Although I am not a botanist, through my associates I am also researching on invading weeds.