CONOCIMIENTO LOCAL Y USOS DE LA FAUNA SILVESTRE EN EL MUNICIPIO DE SAN ANTONIO DEL TEQUENDAMA (CUNDINAMARCA, COLOMBIA)

traditionally the inhabitants of the andean region have taken advantage of the different groups of invertebrate and vertebrate fauna. however, although the fauna in colombia is well known from the systematic point of view, there is a huge information gap on use related issues. the overall objective of this study was to identify the knowledge of the inhabitants of the municipality of san antonio del tequendama and evaluate how they use wildlife. from surveys of rural and urban population six types of use were identified that involve especially mammals and birds. subsistence hunting, use as pets and beliefs or medicinal uses play an important role and are indicators to strengthen conservation programs that involve local communities.