Calculadora de Área de Hábitat — 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.
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.
- Area = (50 / 10)^(1/0.25) = 5^4 = 625 hectares
- In acres: 625 * 2.471 = 1,544 acres
- In km2: 625 / 100 = 6.25 km2
- Species at half area: 10 * 312.5^0.25 = 42 species