Local-scale Seasonality Shapes Anuran Community Abundance in a Cloud Forest of the Tropical Andes.

ABSTRACT: Analysing how seasonality shapes abundance patterns fosters understanding of the processes related to amphibian community assemblies. In this study we analyse the relationship between local seasonal patterns of abundance within the anuran community of the Monte Zerpa Cloud Forest, Mérida Mountain Range (Cordillera de Mérida), in the Venezuelan Andes. We hypothesized that variation in precipitation, temperature, and relative humidity affects the temporal abundance patterns of anurans. Data collection was performed through nocturnal biweekly inspections from 2002 to 2003. Air temperature, relative humidity, and monthly precipitation were considered as variables of climatic seasonality. Generalized linear models were used to evaluate the effect of climatic variables on anuran abundance across

SUBMITTER: Villa PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6875685 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature