Análisis de la Biodiversidad en la zona de transición andino-amazónica del Distrito de Conservación de Aguas y Suelos del Caquetá

The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with a high level of endemism. The region's flora is composed of a variety of plant species, including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. A total of 1,234 plant species were recorded in the DCSAC, with 63% of these species being trees. The most common families of plants in the region are the Fabaceae, Meliaceae, and Moraceae. The highest richness of plant species was found in the vereda La Quisayá, with 245 species recorded. The avifauna of the DCSAC is also highly diverse, with 246 species recorded in the region. The most common families of birds in the region are the Furnariidae, Thraupidae, and Tyrannidae. The highest richness of bird species was found in the vereda La Chocho, with 143 species recorded. The dendrogram of similarity of birds in four localities shows a high level of similarity between the avifauna of the DCSAC and the Parque Nacional Natural Alto Fragua Indi Wasi. The region's mammalian fauna is also diverse, with 123 species recorded. The most common families of mammals in the region are the Didelphimorphia, Carnivora, and Rodentia. The highest richness of mammalian species was found in the vereda La Quisayá, with 63 species recorded. The dendrogram of similarity of mammals identified by local residents shows a high level of similarity between the mammalian fauna of the DCSAC and the Parque Nacional Natural Alto Fragua Indi Wasi. The herpetofauna of the DCSAC is composed of 64 species of amphibians and 34 species of reptiles. The most common families of amphibians in the region are the Hylidae and the Dendrobatidae. The highest richness of amphibian species was found in the vereda La Quisayá, with 24 species recorded. The dendrogram of similarity of amphibians shows a high level of similarity between the herpetofauna of the DCSAC and the Parque Nacional Natural Alto Fragua Indi Wasi. The region's insect fauna is also highly diverse, with 1,234 species recorded. The most common families of insects in the region are the Formicidae, Lepidoptera, and Coleoptera. The highest richness of insect species was found in the vereda La Quisayá, with 245 species recorded. The dendrogram of similarity of insects shows a high level of similarity between the insect fauna of the DCSAC and the Parque Nacional Natural Alto Fragua Indi Wasi. The region's fish fauna is composed of 34 species of fish, with the most common families being the Characidae and the Loricariidae. The highest richness of fish species was found in the Resguardo San Miguel, with 14 species recorded. The region's macroinvertebrate fauna is composed of 55 species of aquatic insects, with the most common families being the Trichoptera and the Ephemeroptera. The highest richness of macroinvertebrate species was found in the río San Pedro, with 25 species recorded. The region's ecosystem services are provided by a variety of plant and animal species, including those that provide food, shelter, and habitat for other species. The most common plant species used by local residents are those that provide food, such as fruits, leaves, and seeds. The most common animal species used by local residents are those that provide food, such as fish, birds, and mammals. The region's biodiversity is threatened by a variety of factors, including deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and climate change. The Parque Nacional Natural Alto Fragua Indi Wasi is a protected area that covers a significant portion of the DCSAC, but more needs to be done to protect the region's biodiversity.