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.