Fine-scale estimations of bioclimatic change in the Valencia region, Spain

Change for the thermicity index of Rivas-Martínez (It) between a reference period (1948-1979) and a test period (1997-2011). The It (Itc) was calculated from average temperature of the maximum and minimum of the coldest month and annual mean temperature, obtained from statistical downscaling and temperatures interpolation performed in Miró (2014). The results show a greater regression for the thermotypes in a finicolous position, e.g. Orotemperate (Otei) and Supratemperate (Stes-Stei) horizons, as well as Supramediterranean Itc equivalents (Smes, Smei). This indicates greater potential vulnerability in climate change for biotopes and taxa located over the highest mountains. Location and elevation is included (left) for reference.238