Inferring species extinction from sighting data

1. Understanding whether a species still persists, or the timing of its extinction is challenging, however, such knowledge is fundamental for effective species management. 2. For the vast majority of species our understanding of their existence is based solely on sighting data that can range fr...

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Main Authors: Rachel S. McCrea, Thomas Cheale, Eduard Campillo-Funollet, David L. Roberts
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Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-01-01
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description 1. Understanding whether a species still persists, or the timing of its extinction is challenging, however, such knowledge is fundamental for effective species management. 2. For the vast majority of species our understanding of their existence is based solely on sighting data that can range from museum specimens and clear photographs, through vocalisations, to markings and oral accounts. 3. Here we review the methods that have been developed to infer the extinction of species from a sighting record, providing an understanding of their assumptions and applications. We have also produced an RShiny package which can be used to implement some of the methods presented in the article. 4. While there are a number of potential areas that could be further developed, the methods reviewed provide a useful tool for inferring species extinction.
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spelling doaj-art-c4fae42f6c6f4bfab78a37d528d3c2512024-11-25T12:24:49ZengCambridge University PressCambridge Prisms: Extinction2755-09582024-01-01210.1017/ext.2024.18Inferring species extinction from sighting dataRachel S. McCrea0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3813-5328Thomas Cheale1Eduard Campillo-Funollet2David L. Roberts3School of Mathematical Sciences, Fylde College, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UKSchool of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Kent, Canterbury, UKSchool of Mathematical Sciences, Fylde College, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UKDurrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, School of Anthropology and Conservation, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, UK 1. Understanding whether a species still persists, or the timing of its extinction is challenging, however, such knowledge is fundamental for effective species management. 2. For the vast majority of species our understanding of their existence is based solely on sighting data that can range from museum specimens and clear photographs, through vocalisations, to markings and oral accounts. 3. Here we review the methods that have been developed to infer the extinction of species from a sighting record, providing an understanding of their assumptions and applications. We have also produced an RShiny package which can be used to implement some of the methods presented in the article. 4. While there are a number of potential areas that could be further developed, the methods reviewed provide a useful tool for inferring species extinction. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2755095824000184/type/journal_articleextailleextinctionextirpationPoisson processrediscoverytime series
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time series
title Inferring species extinction from sighting data
title_full Inferring species extinction from sighting data
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title_short Inferring species extinction from sighting data
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extinction
extirpation
Poisson process
rediscovery
time series
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