A preliminary list of the Herpetofauna from termite mounds of the cerrado in the Upper Tocantins river valley

Authors

  • Lorena A. Moreira Systema Naturae Consultoria Ambiental Ltda Author
  • Danté B. Fenolio Center for Conservation; Atlanta Botanical Garden Author
  • Hélder Lúcio Rodrigues Silva Universidade Católica de Goiás; Departamento de Biologia Author
  • Nelson Jorge da Silva Jr Universidade Católica de Goiás; Departamento de Biologia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492009001500001

Keywords:

Amphibians, Reptiles, Termite Mounds, Cerrado

Abstract

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.

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Published

2009-01-01

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How to Cite

A preliminary list of the Herpetofauna from termite mounds of the cerrado in the Upper Tocantins river valley . (2009). Papéis Avulsos De Zoologia, 49(15), 183-189. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492009001500001