Diversidad de anfibios de la Reserva Biológica Cerro Plateado y su zona de amortiguamiento

Abstract

Abstract: The total diversity of amphibians present in the Cordillera del Cóndor is poorly know and much of the available information shows knowledge gaps. The present study was carried out in the Cerro Plateado Biological Reserve and its buffer zone. Three sampling zones were defined in which we worked with visual encounter survey and auditory bands transects. The study reports a richness of 46 species distributed in three orders and 10 families. 15% of the registered species was into a threat category and a considerable percentage (19.6%) don t show a correct evaluation. The site with the greatest diversity and richness was the Romerillos (RM) with 26 species, conversely, Las Tarántulas (LT) was the site with the lowest diversity and richness with 19 species. The most representative families in the study area were Bufonidae, Hylidae and Strabomantidae. It was determined that only 4.9% of the protected territory has been explored. Finally, we refer to the potential of new species (34.8%) that may emerge from this study and the importance of the Cerro Plateado Biological Reserve as a site for the amphibians conservation.