Population Status and Vulnerability of Mantidactylus pauliani from Ankaratra Protected Area, Madagascar.

ABSTRACT: Mountain summits in Madagascar generally have species with specific habitat requirements, providing a home to a unique and locally endemic herpetofauna. Among them is M. pauliani, a typically aquatic and critically endangered amphibian found on the Ankaratra Massif. This species inhabits high elevations with a limited distribution range. Our study aimed to present new data on the distribution and elevational range, habitat use, and threats to M. pauliani and its occurrence according to habitat changes. To achieve this, annual monitoring was carried out from 2018 to 2021. Nine 100 m transects were established along streams at elevations ranging from 1762 to 2378 m a.s.l. along which we conducted visual encounter surveys. Data analysis was performed using a χ² test a

SUBMITTER: Oninjatovo Radonirina H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10486469 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature