A preliminary list of the Herpetofauna from termite mounds of the cerrado in the Upper Tocantins river valley
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492009001500001Keywords:
Amphibians, Reptiles, Termite Mounds, CerradoAbstract
Termite mounds are known to offer refuge and microhabitats to a great variety of invertebrates and vertebrates. In the valley of the upper Tocantins River, within areas of influence of hydroelectric power plants 4,000 termite mounds were surveyed to evaluate the diversity of amphibians and reptiles using these environments. Surveys in termite mounds from two other areas (Corumbá River and Araguaia River basins) were used for comparative purposes. The results for termitaria in the upper Tocantins river valley revealed nine families, 13 genera, and 25 species of amphibians, and 16 families, 32 genera, and 47 species of squamate reptiles. Compared to a general herpetofaunal list of the region, the data indicate that between 30.6% and 56.8% of the species use termitaria.Downloads
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2009-01-01
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Moreira, L. A., Fenolio, D. B., Silva, H. L. R., & Silva Jr, N. J. da. (2009). A preliminary list of the Herpetofauna from termite mounds of the cerrado in the Upper Tocantins river valley . Papéis Avulsos De Zoologia, 49(15), 183-189. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492009001500001