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Pensoft Publishers, Check List, 3(16), p. 665-674, 2020

DOI: 10.15560/16.3.665

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Herpetofauna of Engabao, Playas Canton, Ecuador, with notes on the occurrence of Ceratoprhys stolzmanni (Steindachner, 1882)

Journal article published in 2020 by Stefania S. Cuadrado, Yelsin A. Loor, Andrea E. Narváez ORCID
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract

The Ecuadorian coast ecosystems are considered fragile due to anthropic activities, such as livestock production and agriculture, which are important economically. In this study, we document the herpetofauna of Engabao, in Playas Canton, Ecuador, and extend the distribution range of one species of frog. We performed day and night sampling, including transect surveys and visual encounters. Ten species of amphibians and reptiles were recorded. Included among these species the Threatened Ceratophrys stolzmanni (Steindachner, 1882). Engabao is an area intended for livestock production.