Vol. 9 No. 3 (2019): Revista Biodiversidad Neotropical

We estimate that on our Planet, near eight million animal species exist, with only one million species are already described. This calculation, provides an idea of the long road ahead, in terms of our understanding of the natural world. Beyond its intrinsic evolutionary, genetic, and ecological importance, the wild fauna, also represents economic, social, cultural, scientific, and recreative values, contributing to human wellbeing.