Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island (Philippines), VII: Herpetofauna of Ilocos Norte Province, Northern Cordillera Mountain Range
We report new distribution records for amphibians and reptiles from 20 localities within the northern Cordillera Mountain Range of Ilocos Norte Province, Luzon Island, Philippines. Together with opportunistic collections of specimens from past surveys, our new data result in a total of 58 amphibian...
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| author | Rafe Brown Carl Oliveros Cameron Siler Jason Fernandez Luke Welton Perry Buenavente Mae Diesmos Arvin Diesmos |
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| description | We report new distribution records for amphibians and reptiles from 20 localities within the northern Cordillera Mountain Range of Ilocos Norte Province, Luzon Island, Philippines. Together with opportunistic collections of specimens from past surveys, our new data result in a total of 58 amphibian and reptile species for Ilocos Norte Province and the extreme northern Cordilleras—all of which constitute major geographic range extensions. We utilize new data and IUCN formalized conservation assessment criteria to revise the conservation status of many species. Our results highlight the degree to which fundamental distribution data are lacking for Luzon amphibians and reptiles and emphasize the manner in which many current species assessments are based on incomplete data and, as a result, may be sorely misleading. The complex biogeography of Luzon’s herpetofauna remains poorly understood, providing opportunities for future research and conservation efforts once distribution patterns and local abundances are properly documented. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1ab6594fd761455eb3530454e3525cf62022-12-21T21:18:58ZengPensoft PublishersCheck List1809-127X2012-06-018346949010.15560/8.3.46918423Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island (Philippines), VII: Herpetofauna of Ilocos Norte Province, Northern Cordillera Mountain RangeRafe Brown0Carl Oliveros1Cameron Siler2Jason Fernandez3Luke Welton4Perry Buenavente5Mae Diesmos6Arvin Diesmos7University of Kansas (USA) National Museum of the PhilippinesUniversity of KansasUniversity of KansasNational Museum of the PhilippinesUniversity of KansasNational Museum of the PhilippinesUniversity of Santo TomasUniversity of Kansas (USA) National Museum of the PhilippinesWe report new distribution records for amphibians and reptiles from 20 localities within the northern Cordillera Mountain Range of Ilocos Norte Province, Luzon Island, Philippines. Together with opportunistic collections of specimens from past surveys, our new data result in a total of 58 amphibian and reptile species for Ilocos Norte Province and the extreme northern Cordilleras—all of which constitute major geographic range extensions. We utilize new data and IUCN formalized conservation assessment criteria to revise the conservation status of many species. Our results highlight the degree to which fundamental distribution data are lacking for Luzon amphibians and reptiles and emphasize the manner in which many current species assessments are based on incomplete data and, as a result, may be sorely misleading. The complex biogeography of Luzon’s herpetofauna remains poorly understood, providing opportunities for future research and conservation efforts once distribution patterns and local abundances are properly documented.https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/18423/download/pdf/ |
| spellingShingle | Rafe Brown Carl Oliveros Cameron Siler Jason Fernandez Luke Welton Perry Buenavente Mae Diesmos Arvin Diesmos Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island (Philippines), VII: Herpetofauna of Ilocos Norte Province, Northern Cordillera Mountain Range Check List |
| title | Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island (Philippines), VII: Herpetofauna of Ilocos Norte Province, Northern Cordillera Mountain Range |
| title_full | Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island (Philippines), VII: Herpetofauna of Ilocos Norte Province, Northern Cordillera Mountain Range |
| title_fullStr | Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island (Philippines), VII: Herpetofauna of Ilocos Norte Province, Northern Cordillera Mountain Range |
| title_full_unstemmed | Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island (Philippines), VII: Herpetofauna of Ilocos Norte Province, Northern Cordillera Mountain Range |
| title_short | Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island (Philippines), VII: Herpetofauna of Ilocos Norte Province, Northern Cordillera Mountain Range |
| title_sort | amphibians and reptiles of luzon island philippines vii herpetofauna of ilocos norte province northern cordillera mountain range |
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