Herpetofauna Rezerwatu Przyrody "Wolica" i terenów sąsiednich
Journal Title: KULON - Year 2014, Vol 19, Issue
Abstract
The nature reserve Wolica (area of 2.78 ha) protects Triassic outcrops and a small pond. It is located in the central part of the Świętokrzyskie Province (Central Poland). In the vicinity of the reserve, forests and farmland are located. The research scope was to identify habitats of amphibians and reptiles in the area of the “Wolica” nature reserve (2.78 ha) and adjacent areas (total area of 177.76 ha). Additionally, the breeding ecology of chosen species was examined and threats were identified, along with necessary protection measures. In the years 2012-2013, the following species were found: great crested newt Triturus cristatus Laur., smooth newt Lissotriton vulgaris L., common spade foot Pelobates fuscus Laur., common toad Bufo bufo L., edible frog Pelophylax esculentus L., pool frog Pelophylax lessonae Cam., moor frog Rana arvalis Nilss., common frog Rana temporaria L., sand lizard Lacerta agilis L., viviparous lizard Zootoca vivipara Jacquin, slow worm Anguis fragilis L. and grass snake Natrix natrix L. The research included breeding ecology of the common toad and common frog. The main threats to herpetofauna are: human presence, littering, fire setting, changes in water regime and car traffic.
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Dariusz Wojdan
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