The herpetofauna of Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras
Seventy-three species of amphibians and reptiles (six salamanders, 20 anurans, 20 lizards, and 27 snakes) are known from Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras. The physiography, climate, vegetation, and microhabitats of the park are briefly described. Forty-four species are recorded from Lowland Moi...
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doaj-dca8c8402fa94711b5e4bafaaf1b48ab2021-01-02T08:47:38ZengUniversidade de São PauloPhyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology1519-13972005-10-0141316The herpetofauna of Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, HondurasJames R. McCranieFranklin E. CastañedaSeventy-three species of amphibians and reptiles (six salamanders, 20 anurans, 20 lizards, and 27 snakes) are known from Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras. The physiography, climate, vegetation, and microhabitats of the park are briefly described. Forty-four species are recorded from Lowland Moist Forest, 45 from Premontane Wet Forest, and 14 from Lower Montane Wet Forest. The primary microhabitat and relative abundance of each species are indicated and population declines are discussed.http://www.phyllomedusa.esalq.usp.br/articles/volume4/number1/41316.pdfAmphibiansamphibian declinereptilesParque Nacional Pico BonitoHonduras |
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James R. McCranie Franklin E. Castañeda The herpetofauna of Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology Amphibians amphibian decline reptiles Parque Nacional Pico Bonito Honduras |
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The herpetofauna of Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras |
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The herpetofauna of Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras |
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The herpetofauna of Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras |
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The herpetofauna of Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras |
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The herpetofauna of Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras |
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herpetofauna of parque nacional pico bonito, honduras |
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Universidade de São Paulo |
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Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology |
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1519-1397 |
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2005-10-01 |
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Seventy-three species of amphibians and reptiles (six salamanders, 20 anurans, 20 lizards, and 27 snakes) are known from Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras. The physiography, climate, vegetation, and microhabitats of the park are briefly described. Forty-four species are recorded from Lowland Moist Forest, 45 from Premontane Wet Forest, and 14 from Lower Montane Wet Forest. The primary microhabitat and relative abundance of each species are indicated and population declines are discussed. |
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Amphibians amphibian decline reptiles Parque Nacional Pico Bonito Honduras |
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