Amphibian community structure along elevation gradients in eastern Nepal Himalaya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Species richness and composition pattern of amphibians along elevation gradients in eastern Nepal Himalaya are rarely investigated. This is a first ever study in the Himalayan elevation gradient, the world's highest mountain range and are highly sensitive to the effects of recent global changes. The aim of the present study was to assess amphibian community structure along elevation gradients and identify the potential drivers that regulate community structures. Amphibian assemblages were sampled within 3 months in both 2014 and 2015 (from May to July) using nocturnal time constrained and acoustic aids visual encounter surveys. In total, 79 transects between 78 and 4200 m asl were sampled within 2 years field work. A combination of polynomial regression, generalized line

SUBMITTER: Khatiwada JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6498630 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature