Spatial Patterns of Species Diversity of Amphibians in a Nature Reserve in Eastern China.

ABSTRACT: Elevational gradients provide an excellent opportunity to assess biodiversity patterns and community structure. Previous studies mainly focus on higher elevations or are limited to small areas in mountainous regions. Little information can be found on amphibian biodiversity in middle- and low-elevational areas, hence our study was devoted to filling up the current gaps in these research areas. To understand the variability of biodiversity of amphibian species in the Fujian Junzifeng National Nature Reserve in eastern China, our study included taxonomic and phylogenetic components to describe the various patterns of regional and elevational distribution. The results showed that (1) most of the taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity metrics were correlated; with regard to the surveyed area, Fa

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10045056 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature