Aim Climate change is expected to impact mountain biodiversity by shifting species ranges
and the biomes they shape. The extent and regional variation in these impacts are still …

Species distribution modelling (SDM), also called environmental or ecological niche
modelling, has developed over the last 30 years as a widely used tool used in core areas of …

Invasive alien plants (IAPs) substantially affect the native biodiversity, agriculture, industry,
and human health worldwide. Ambrosia (ragweed) species, which are major IAPs globally …

Ephedra sinica is a rare and vulnerable species in China, and the habitat of Ephedra sinica
is seriously threatened (by climate change and human activities). Predicting the suitable …

Studies have found that biotic information can play an important role in shaping the
distribution of species even at large scales. However, results from species distribution …

Biodiversity hotspots host a high diversity of narrowly distributed endemic species, which are
increasingly threatened by climate change. In eastern North America, the highest …

Invasive species are a growing global economic and ecological problem. However, it is not
well understood how environmental factors mediate invasive range expansion. In this study …

The spread of the Indo-Pacific lionfish Pterois miles into the Atlantic Ocean represents a well-
known example of a successful invasion. Lionfish have successfully invaded the Atlantic …

Abstract Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle (# AILAL) is a significant invasive alien plant
(IAP) in the Mediterranean Basin. It was introduced in Tunisia as a street ornamental tree …

Accurately predicting species' distributions is critical for the management and conservation
of fish and wildlife populations. Joint species distribution models (JSDMs) account for …