Table 1 General data of the studied community groups surrounding the FLONA of Araripe, Ceará, Brazil
From: Fauna used by rural communities surrounding the protected area of Chapada do Araripe, Brazil
| Characteristics | Group 1 (< 2 km) | Group 2 (≥ 2 km) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of interviewees (frequency in %) | 81 M (71.68 %) | 92 M (69.17 %) |
| 32 W (28.31 %) | 41 W (30.82 %) | |
| Age (mean and standard deviation) | 50.2 ± 18.20 | 57.23 ± 17.55 |
| Time of residence (years – means and standard deviation) | 44.98 ± 18.58 | 52.03 ± 19.7 |
| Main occupation (frequency in %) | Agriculturist (23 %) | Agriculturist (39.85 %) |
| Retired (40.7 %) | Retired (18.79 %) |