Diet composition of the Karpathos marsh frog (Pelophylax cerigensis): what does the most endangered frog in Europe eat?
The Karpathos marsh frog (Pelophylax cerigensis) is considered the most endangered frog in Europe. Here we assess its feeding ecology and examine 76 individuals from the two known populations using the stomach flushing method. We also measured body weight, snout–vent length, mouth width and prey wid...
Main Authors: | Pafilis, P., Kapsalas, G., Lymberakis, P., Protopappas, D., Sotiropoulos, K. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona
2019-01-01
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Series: | Animal Biodiversity and Conservation |
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Online Access: | http://abc.museucienciesjournals.cat/volume-42-1-2019-abc/diet-composition-of-the-karpathos-marsh-frog-pelophylax-cerigensis-what-does-the-most-endangered-frog-in-europe-eat/?lang=en |
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