Calculadora de Área de Hábitat Gratis

Calcula el área mínima de hábitat necesaria para sostener poblaciones viables de fauna silvestre.

Minimum Habitat Area

625 hectares

Area in Acres1,544 acres
Area in Square km6.25 km2
Species at Half Area42 species

Minimum Habitat Area vs Target Number of Species

Fórmula

## How to Calculate Minimum Habitat Area The species-area relationship predicts how many species an area can support. ### Formula **S = c * A^z** (Species-Area Relationship) **A = (S / c)^(1/z)** (Solving for area) Where: - S = number of species - A = area (hectares) - c = constant (varies by taxon and region, typically 5-20) - z = exponent (typically 0.2-0.35) This relationship is one of ecology's most consistent patterns.

Ejemplo Resuelto

Find area needed for 50 species with c=10 and z=0.25.

  1. 01Area = (50 / 10)^(1/0.25) = 5^4 = 625 hectares
  2. 02In acres: 625 * 2.471 = 1,544 acres
  3. 03In km2: 625 / 100 = 6.25 km2
  4. 04Species at half area: 10 * 312.5^0.25 = 42 species

Preguntas Frecuentes

What is the species-area relationship?

The species-area relationship (SAR) is one of ecology's fundamental laws: larger areas support more species. The relationship follows a power law: S = cA^z.

Why does habitat fragmentation matter?

Fragmenting habitat into small patches reduces total species more than losing the same amount of area from a single large patch. Edge effects, isolation, and reduced gene flow all contribute.

What is the 30x30 conservation goal?

The 30x30 initiative aims to protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030. Scientists estimate this level of protection is needed to prevent catastrophic biodiversity loss.

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