Species diversity and distribution of amphibians and reptiles in Sardinia, Italy
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Published:2022-10-20
Issue:2
Volume:17
Page:125-133
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ISSN:1827-9643
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Container-title:Acta Herpetologica
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language:
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Short-container-title:Acta Herpetol.
Author:
Corti Claudia,Biaggini Marta,Nulchis Valeria,Cogoni Roberto,Cossu Ilaria Maria,Frau Salvatore,Mulargia Manuela,Lunghi Enrico,Bassu Lara
Abstract
Although distribution databases are a dynamic tool, continuously updated, it is important to take “snapshots” of the species distribution over time to promptly identify potential conservation issues. With this work, we provide an update of the distribution of amphibians and reptiles in Sardinia and satellite islands. Data derive from both direct field observations (carried out since 2005 until July 2022) and literature, accounting for over 7000 records: 1416 records of 11 species of amphibians and 5600 records of 18 species of reptiles. Distribution maps (on 10 × 10 km UTM grid) of 29 species are provided in supplementary materials as well as the updated list of the amphibians and reptiles occurring in the circum-Sardinian islands. Most of the meshes were characterized by the presence of 1-3 amphibian species (73%) and 6-8 or 9-11 reptile species (32% with 6-8 species, 30% with 9-11 species). Species abundance was favoured by environmental heterogeneity, and mostly varied in relation to elevation range and edge density.
Publisher
Firenze University Press
Subject
Animal Science and Zoology
Cited by
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