Invasive wild boar’s distribution overlap with threatened native ungulate in Patagonia

Abstract Wild boar (Sus scrofa) is one of the most damaging invasive species in world and can have a profound impact on distribution native species. Nevertheless, there still are limitations species’ current fine-scale spatial information, which needed to develop effective management measures. Here, we used Species Distribution Models (SDMs) niche overlap analysis estimate potential conflict areas between wild southern pudu (Pudu puda), bioindicator forest conservation status within Nahuel Huapi National Park (NHNP), Argentina. The two environmental overlaps by 40%, results wide geographical distributions. model predicted that occupies 22% national park up 67% with distribution, turn 20% park. Based our models, classified 12% as extreme priority areas, because both present. High where boars invade but will not populations, represent 10% Medium do threaten low no presence either species, 8% 68%, respectively. this study show how SDMs developed at local scales support monitoring help guide allocation efforts resources for actions focused protected areas.