Influence of riparian habitats on the distribution of rainforest chameleons in Parc National de Ranomafana, Madagascar
The spatial and seasonal distribution of chameleon species along ecological gradients within six riparian areas in Parc National de Ranomafana was studied using transects. Eight species of chameleons were recorded (Palleon nasus, Brookesia superciliaris, B. thieli, Calumma gastrotaenia, C. glawi, C....
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Published in | African journal of herpetology Vol. 64; no. 2; pp. 148 - 159 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Taylor & Francis
03.07.2015
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Summary: | The spatial and seasonal distribution of chameleon species along ecological gradients within six riparian areas in Parc National de Ranomafana was studied using transects. Eight species of chameleons were recorded (Palleon nasus, Brookesia superciliaris, B. thieli, Calumma gastrotaenia, C. glawi, C. nasutum, C. crypticum and C. oshaughnessyi), of which four showed significant association to the riparian edge: P. nasus, C. gastrotaenia, C. glawi and C. nasutum. These distribution patterns may be related to interspecific differences in roosting ecology, demography structure and feeding behaviour. |
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ISSN: | 2156-4574 2153-3660 |
DOI: | 10.1080/21564574.2015.1121930 |