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Preliminary estimate of a Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor) population at a protected site in New Brunswick using photo identification and community science.
- Source :
- Canadian Field-Naturalist; Jan-Jun2023, Vol. 137 Issue 1-2, p125-130, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- We provide a preliminary population estimate (n = 120, 95% CI 65–722) of (male) Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor) at the Hyla Park Nature Preserve, New Brunswick, Canada’s first amphibian conservation site. As proof of concept, we also demonstrate the efficacy of a minimally invasive photographic identification method (PIM) that uses pattern recognition software for estimating the population of a visually cryptic amphibian that is subject to physiological colour change. Finally, we validate the use of PIM data collected by community participants and the opportunity it provides to engage and educate the local community about amphibian conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- NATURE reserves
NATURE parks
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00083550
- Volume :
- 137
- Issue :
- 1-2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Canadian Field-Naturalist
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175553287
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v137i1.3123