生物多样性本底调查公布进展 上海发现151个新“居民”

Core Insights - Shanghai has initiated its first comprehensive biodiversity baseline survey by the end of 2023, with significant progress reported by the Shanghai Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau [1] - The survey has led to the discovery of two new species and 149 new recorded species in Shanghai, including 10 large fungi, 17 higher plants, and 122 insects [1][2] - Advanced technologies such as optical satellites and drones have significantly enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of the biodiversity survey [2] Group 1 - The field survey has nearly been completed, with only a few districts and natural reserves remaining [1] - The confirmed new species, Shanghai knee-joint beetle and Shanghai tortoise beetle, are significant for understanding the biodiversity of Chongming Island [1][2] - A potential new species of diatom has been discovered, pending further classification verification [1] Group 2 - The survey has covered over 300 terrestrial investigation sites and more than 100 aquatic investigation points, totaling 37,000 survey locations, marking an unprecedented scale [2] - In Chongming District, the survey recorded 3 species of nationally protected wildlife, 22 species of second-level protected wildlife, 2 species of second-level protected plants, 2 new species, and 239 new recorded species in Shanghai, leading all 16 districts [2] - The discovery of new moss species in Huangpu District and a new insect species in Changning District has surprised many professionals, indicating a richer biodiversity than previously thought [3]