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Revealing hidden biodiversity: Novel insights on reptile and amphibian distribution in western Ecuador.
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Ecology & Evolution (20457758) . Jun2024, Vol. 14 Issue 6, p1-20. 20p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- We present notable distributional updates for 14 species from western Ecuador (seven amphibians and seven reptiles). Our findings include the northernmost confirmed sighting of Pristimantis kuri and the southernmost documented record of Imantodes inornatus and Lepidoblepharis buchwaldi. Additionally, we document new records and notes on the distribution range of Agalychnis spurrelli, Hyloscirtus alytolylax, Engystomops montubio, Pristimantis muricatus, Pristimantis nyctophylax, Pristimantis walkeri, Chironius flavopictus, Chironius grandisquamis, Dendrophidion graciliverpa, Ninia schmidti, and Urotheca fulviceps. These observations significantly contribute to filling information gaps in our understanding of these species' distributions. The data, derived from samples collected across diverse forested areas in the western region of Ecuador (provinces of Bolívar, Cañar, Guayas, El Oro, and Los Ríos), provide valuable insights into the ecology and conservation of these species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *WILDLIFE conservation
*AMPHIBIANS
*SPECIES distribution
*REPTILES
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20457758
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Ecology & Evolution (20457758)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178094343
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.11401