Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island (Philippines), VII: Herpetofauna of Ilocos Norte Province, Northern Cordillera Mountain Range

We report new distribution records for amphibians and reptiles from 20 localities within the northern Cordillera Mountain Range of Ilocos Norte Province, Luzon Island, Philippines. Together with opportunistic collections of specimens from past surveys, our new data result in a total of 58 amphibian and reptile species for Ilocos Norte Province and the extreme northern Cordilleras—all of which constitute major geographic range extensions. We utilize new data and IUCN formalized conservation assessment criteria to revise the conservation status of many species. Our results highlight the degree to which fundamental distribution data are lacking for Luzon amphibians and reptiles and emphasize the manner in which many current species assessments are based on incomplete data and, as a result, may be sorely misleading. The complex biogeography of Luzon’s herpetofauna remains poorly understood, providing opportunities for future research and conservation efforts once distribution patterns and local abundances are properly documented.

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Distribution patterns and conservation status of Crocus species in Iran, one of the diversity centers of Crocus in the Middle East

Folia Oecologica ◽

10.2478/foecol-2021-0016 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 48 (2) ◽

pp. 156-168

Author(s):

Melika Tabasi ◽

Ahmadreza Mehrabian ◽

Sadaf Sayadi

Keyword(s):

Middle East ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Distribution Patterns ◽

Field Studies ◽

Distribution Data ◽

Herbarium Specimens ◽

Distribution Centers ◽

Boundary Area ◽

Universal Transverse Mercator ◽

Western Asia

Abstract Assessing distribution patterns of valuable taxa plays an important role in the biodiversity conservation of these taxa. The genus Crocus L. (Iridaceae) comprises about 100 species that are distributed mainly in the Mediterranean region and western Asia. The present study purposed to assess the distribution patterns of Iranian Crocus species (including C. sativus L. and 8 wild species) and their conservation status in Iran as one of diversity centers of Crocus in the Middle East. A set of geographic distribution data was compiled through field studies, and reviews of herbarium specimens, iNaturalist, and various Flora. Localities were marked on geo-referenced maps (1/106) of Iran using ArcView version 3.2 (Esri, 2000). The distribution patterns of the taxa were mapped per 0.25° × 0.25° universal transverse Mercator grid cells (25 km2 with the exception of boundary area). Based on the species distribution (SDI) (33%) and species specialization (SSI) (44%) indices, those Iranian Crocus species that are threatened are mainly distributed in Irano-Turanian region. The mountainous ecosystems of Almeh and Western Alborz are important distribution centers of these taxa. Iranian Crocus species with SSI < 0.5 (C. almehensis, C. gilanicus, C. michelsonii, and C. caspius) have the highest conservation value.

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Amphibians and Reptiles, Luzon Island, Aurora Province and Aurora Memorial National Park, northern Philippines: new island distribution records

Check List ◽

10.15560/7.2.182 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 182 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Cameron D. Siler ◽

Luke J. Welton ◽

Jessi M. Siler ◽

Joseph Brown ◽

Abner Bucol ◽

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Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

National Park ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Species Distributions ◽

Mountain Range ◽

Previous Survey ◽

Monitor Lizard ◽

Sierra Madre ◽

Reptile Species ◽

Data Result

We report 35 new amphibian and reptile distribution records for two regions within the southern Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Aurora Province, central Luzon Island, Philippines. Together with results of our previous survey work in Aurora, our new data result in a total of 82 amphibian and reptile species for the area. These results highlight the degree to which the island’s biodiversity continues to be underestimated and poorly understood. We report on observations of rarely encountered species including the skink Sphenomorphus leucospilos, the forest gecko Luperosaurus cf. cumingii, and a sensational new species of monitor lizard, Varanus bitatawa. Our recent collections clarify the conservation status of the “critically endangered” Polillo Island forest frog Platymantis polillensis, now known to be widespread, abundant, and common throughout Camarines Norte, Quezon, and Aurora Provinces on the adjacent mainland of Luzon Island. These results add to our growing understanding of many species’ distributions in the region.

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Amphibians and reptiles from the Mt. Hamiguitan Range of eastern Mindanao Island, Philippines: new distribution records

Check List ◽

10.15560/13.3.2121 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 2121 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Christian E. Supsup ◽

Faith M. Guinto ◽

Bernard R. Redoblado ◽

Rai S. Gomez

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

New Records ◽

Conservation Status ◽

The Philippines ◽

Mountain Range ◽

Remote Areas ◽

The Past ◽

Fragmented Forests ◽

Species Occurrences ◽

New Distribution

Despite extensive surveys conducted in the past, many remote areas in the Philippines remain unexplored and many species are unknown to science. The Mount Hamiguitan Range (MHR) is among these areas, containing large remaining forests tracts. In this study, we report new records of amphibians and reptiles from MHR and propose removing two species from the previously listed species from this mountain range. We used standardized techniques to sample populations of amphibians and reptiles in fragmented forests of Mt. Hamiguitan. Our survey resulted in 16 new records of species (four frogs, three lizards and nine snakes). Combining our results with previous studies, the known species diversity from the MHR is now increased to a total of 61 taxa. Our results highlight the underestimated diversity of herpetofauna of Mt. Hamiguitan, and we discuss the importance of repeated surveys for determining species occurrences and assessing their conservation status.

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Description of a new and critically endangered species of Atheris (Serpentes: Viperidae) from the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, with an overview of the country’s tree viper fauna

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.3120.1.3 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 3120 (1) ◽

pp. 43 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

MICHELE MENEGON ◽

TIM R. B. DAVENPORT ◽

KIM M. HOWELL

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Divergence Time ◽

Distribution Data ◽

New Taxon ◽

Forest Fragment ◽

Body Proportions ◽

Critically Endangered Species ◽

A New Species ◽

New Distribution

A new species of arboreal forest viper (Serpentes: Viperidae: Atheris) from a forest fragment in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania is described and named Atheris matildae sp. nov. The species resembles the forest horned viper, Atheris ceratophora Werner, by bearing horn-like supraciliary scales but it differs in size, body proportions, scalation, scale ultrastructure, and distribution. Genetic divergence is also assessed and the two species have an estimated divergence time of approximately 2.2 million years. An overview of the genus Atheris in Tanzania, including new distribution data, is presented and the conservation status of the new taxon is discussed.

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Conservation Status of Agarwood-Producing Species (Gyrinops versteegii) in Indonesia

Biosaintifika Journal of Biology & Biology Education ◽

10.15294/biosaintifika.v13i2.27809 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 149-157

Author(s):

Sutomo Sutomo ◽

Rajif Iryadi ◽

I Made Sumerta

Keyword(s):

Assessment Tool ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Natural Habitat ◽

Population Data ◽

Distribution Data ◽

Large Area ◽

Conservation Assessment ◽

Area Of Occupancy ◽

Aquilaria Malaccensis ◽

Wild Harvesting

Aquilaria malaccensis and Gyrinops versteegii are agarwood producing plant species that is widely used because of its fragrance. Gyrinops versteegii has not been much cultivated and along with the decreasing population of G. versteegii in its natural habitat. This study aimed to assess scarcity status of Gyrinops versteegii based on distribution records from both herbarium and field exploration to assist the formulation of its conservation policy. Distribution data were obtained from online database and also from field exploration in Lombok, Sumbawa, and Flores Islands to obtain the population information. Area of Occupancy (AOO) and Extent of Occurrence (EOO) were calculated using GeoCAT (Geospatial Conservation Assessment Tool) and IUCN status recommendation was discussed. The estimated EOO was 868,422,919 km2, exceeding the value required for the threatened category. Based on EOO, it is included in the Least Concern (LC) category, but the EOO covers a large area of the ocean so the AOO was 116 km2 as meets criterion B (AOO<500 km2). It can be categorized into endangered (EN). Population data and conservation status of G verstegii are very important to provide recommendations on the quota wild-harvesting of agarwood by stakeholders.

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Studies on African Calymperaceae, VII. New records and identification key of species of the non-leucobryoid Calymperaceae species of Madagascar

Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution ◽

10.11646/bde.28.1.8 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 49-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. Orbán

Keyword(s):

New Records ◽

Distribution Patterns ◽

Identification Key ◽

Distribution Data ◽

New Distribution

Abstract: Calymperes motleyi Mitt. ex Dozy & Molk., Mitthyridium flavum (Müll.Hal.) H. Rob., Syrrhopodon croceus Mitt. and S. incompletus Schwägr. var. incompletus are new to Madagascar and S. leprieurii Mont. is a new American-African disjunct species, S. cuneifolius Thér. is recognized as a synonym of S. leprieurii. All taxa of Calymperaceae (Calymperes 10, Mitthyridium 2, Syrrhopodon 21) known from Madagascar are listed below with more than 100 new distribution data. The key and the distribution patterns of taxa are also published.

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Current distribution data for the red-listed species of aphyllophoroid fungi in Ukraine

Ukrainian Botanical Journal ◽

10.15407/ukrbotj78.01.047 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 78 (1) ◽

pp. 47-61

Author(s):

M.V. Shevchenko ◽

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V.P. Heluta ◽

M.O. Zykova ◽

V.P. Hayova ◽

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Keyword(s):

Citizen Science ◽

Current Distribution ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Distribution Patterns ◽

Distribution Data ◽

Red Data Book ◽

Polyporus Umbellatus ◽

Sparassis Crispa ◽

Data Book ◽

Aphyllophoroid Fungi

The article provides current information on distribution patterns of six species of aphyllophoroid fungi (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine: Clavariadelphus pistillaris, Gomphus clavatus, Hericium coralloides, Picipes rhizophilus, Polyporus umbellatus, and Sparassis crispa. Altogether, about 500 occurrences of the fungal fruitbodies in the country are reported. Of them, over 410 recent observations have been added to those published in the Red Data Book of Ukraine in 2009. Majority of that data has been provided over the last few years via mushroom citizen science, i.e. involvement of volunteers in collecting distribution data for macrofungi with large and distinctive fruitbodies. Only specialist-verified observations were included in the datasets reported in the article. The compiled data will serve as a considerably improved basis for future re-assessments of the conservation status of these threatened species for the next edition of the Red Data Book of Ukraine.

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Catocala Schrank species (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) in Iran with new distribution data

The Entomologist s monthly magazine ◽

10.31184/m00138908.1553.3975 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 155 (3) ◽

pp. 179-186

Author(s):

Sousan Alavi ◽

Mehdi Esfandiari ◽

Mohammad Mahdi Rabieh

Keyword(s):

Distribution Data ◽

Light Traps ◽

New Distribution

The holarctic moth genus Catocala Schrank (1802) (Erebidae: Erebinae, Catocalini) includes about 300 species that are often monophagous on oak (Quercus), willow (Salix) and poplar (Populus). In this research, we studied the moths of the genus Catocala in Iran that were collected by light traps in different Iranian provinces, mostly during 2010–2018. Our results revealed eight species and two subspecies of Catocala from the provinces of Kermanshah, Lorestan, Chaharmahal-va Bakhtiari, Ilam, Khuzestan, Kohgiluyeh-va Boyerahmad, Fars, Kerman, Khorasan-e Jonubi, Yazd and Khorasan-e Razavi. Among the records there are 14 new provincial records. Overall, we list 20 species and four subspecies of Catocala as occurring in Iran. This list is compiled from our own research and a review of existing literature.

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Commercialization of Aframomum spp. in Africa: a Systematic Review of Literature and Supporting Botanical Vouchers

Economic Botany ◽

10.1007/s12231-021-09517-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ronja Hermiene Maria Knippers ◽

Sandrine Gallois ◽

Tinde van Andel

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Future Research ◽

East African ◽

African Countries ◽

Wild Resources ◽

Living Material ◽

Specific Species ◽

Material Information

AbstractAframomum (Zingiberaceae) is a genus of plants native to tropical Africa that are sold on African markets as spices and traditional medicine. Not all species of Aframomum are equally abundant or widespread, and no overview exists of the specific species traded or the quality of the species identifications in publications referencing the sale of Aframomum. Through a systematic literature review, we show that 14 species of Aframomum are sold in 15 African countries. The majority of the studies were done in Nigeria and Cameroon and A. melegueta was the most frequently reported species in trade. A. kayserianum was the only commercialized species with confirmed conservation issues. Our literature review shows extensive knowledge gaps regarding the commercialization of Aframomum in Africa. Most studies did not include herbarium vouchers, or only used market-sourced plant material, which impedes the possibilities for species verifications. Additionally, most East African countries were devoid of relevant research. These gaps can be bridged by future research in East Africa and voucher collection from living material. Information on the conservation status of traded Aframomum species can be obtained by population studies on wild resources and documenting local domestication efforts, as the cultivation of marketed species tends to relieve the pressure from wild resources.

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