Predicting the Impact of Climate Change on the Distribution of Monodelphis domestica (Wagner, 1842)

Authors

Salise Sepulveda, DePaul UniversityFollow
Noé U. de la Sancha, DePaul UniversityFollow

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Noé U. de la Sancha

Abstract

Understanding the impact of climate change on species distribution is necessary to properly develop plans that conserve or prepare for maintenance of crucial ecosystems. Monodelphis domestica is a small mammal species native to Argentia, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. This species is known for its high adaptability and preference for living in wet conditions. Using bioclimatic variables, generalized linear models (GLM), and Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) we predicted how this species distribution will change within the next 75 years under different climate and anthropogenic changes. The results have shown that the distribution of M. domestica will remain relatively the same aside from when climate change is predicted to be at it is worse in which the distribution of M. domestica will expand towards the Northern and Southern hemisphere, away from the current location of the tropics.

Recommended Citation

Sepulveda, Salise and de la Sancha, Noé U. (2025) "Predicting the Impact of Climate Change on the Distribution of Monodelphis domestica (Wagner, 1842)," DePaul Discoveries: Volume 14, Article 16.
Available at: https://via.library.depaul.edu/depaul-disc/vol14/iss1/16