Overview of Reptile Diversity from Bobaomby Complex, Northern Tip of Madagascar
Many studies on reptiles have been conducted across Madagascar but some areas are poorly known in terms of the diversity of reptiles such as the Bobaomby Complex in the northern tip of Madagascar. In February and March 2018, we conducted a biodiversity survey within five sites. This biological surve...
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| author | Randriamialisoa Raphali R. Andriantsimanarilafy Alain J. V. Rakotondrina Josué A. Rakotoarisoa Ranaivoson T. Nasaina Jeanneney Rabearivony Achille P. Raselimanana |
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| description | Many studies on reptiles have been conducted across Madagascar but some areas are poorly known in terms of the diversity of reptiles such as the Bobaomby Complex in the northern tip of Madagascar. In February and March 2018, we conducted a biodiversity survey within five sites. This biological survey is to collect scientific information for helping new protected creations. Three main methods were used including pitfall trap, visual and acoustic searching along the transect and refuge examination. In total, we recorded 42 species including 5 chameleons, 8 skinks, 11 geckos, 16 snakes and 2 blinds snake species. All recorded species are endemic to Madagascar except <i>Hemidactylus frenatus</i>, <i>Ebenavia inunguis</i> and <i>Phelsuma abbotti</i>. Rare species known only from a few specimens have been recorded in the Bobaomby Complex: <i>Heteroliodon fohy</i>, <i>Pseudoxyrhopus ambreensis</i>, and <i>Madascincus arenicola</i>. Thirteen species are classified as threatened on the IUCN Red List, of which three are Critically Endangered: <i>Paracontias minimus</i>, <i>Madascincus arenicola</i>, and <i>Paroedura lohatsara</i>; three are Endangered: <i>Heteroliodon fohy</i>, <i>Lycodryas inopinae</i>, and <i>Phisalixella variabilis</i>; and seven are Vulnerable: <i>Brookesia ebenaui</i>, <i>Furcifer petteri</i>, <i>Blaesodactylus boivini</i>, <i>Uroplatus ebenaui</i>, <i>Uroplatus henkeli</i>, <i>Liophidium therezieni</i> and <i>Flexiseps ardouini</i>. Our results reveal the importance of the Bobaomby Complex for conserving reptile diversity and highlight the need to protect it. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2b06fd2aede24286924a85dba31e0b122023-11-10T14:57:58ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152023-11-011321339610.3390/ani13213396Overview of Reptile Diversity from Bobaomby Complex, Northern Tip of MadagascarRandriamialisoa0Raphali R. Andriantsimanarilafy1Alain J. V. Rakotondrina2Josué A. Rakotoarisoa3Ranaivoson T. Nasaina4Jeanneney Rabearivony5Achille P. Raselimanana6Association Groupe d’Etudes et de Recherche sur les Primates de Madagascar, Lot II M 78 Bis Antsakaviro, BP 779, Antananarivo 101, MadagascarMadagasikara Voakajy, BP 5181, Antananarivo 101, MadagascarMadagasikara Voakajy, BP 5181, Antananarivo 101, MadagascarFondation Tany Meva, Lot I A I 1bis Ambatobe, BP 4300, Antananarivo 103, MadagascarMention Zoologie et Biodiversité Animale, Facultés des Sciences, Université d’Antananarivo, BP 906, Antananarivo 101, MadagascarFacultés des Sciences, Université d’Antsiranana, BPO, Antsiranana 201, MadagascarAssociation Vahatra, BP 3972, Antananarivo 101, MadagascarMany studies on reptiles have been conducted across Madagascar but some areas are poorly known in terms of the diversity of reptiles such as the Bobaomby Complex in the northern tip of Madagascar. In February and March 2018, we conducted a biodiversity survey within five sites. This biological survey is to collect scientific information for helping new protected creations. Three main methods were used including pitfall trap, visual and acoustic searching along the transect and refuge examination. In total, we recorded 42 species including 5 chameleons, 8 skinks, 11 geckos, 16 snakes and 2 blinds snake species. All recorded species are endemic to Madagascar except <i>Hemidactylus frenatus</i>, <i>Ebenavia inunguis</i> and <i>Phelsuma abbotti</i>. Rare species known only from a few specimens have been recorded in the Bobaomby Complex: <i>Heteroliodon fohy</i>, <i>Pseudoxyrhopus ambreensis</i>, and <i>Madascincus arenicola</i>. Thirteen species are classified as threatened on the IUCN Red List, of which three are Critically Endangered: <i>Paracontias minimus</i>, <i>Madascincus arenicola</i>, and <i>Paroedura lohatsara</i>; three are Endangered: <i>Heteroliodon fohy</i>, <i>Lycodryas inopinae</i>, and <i>Phisalixella variabilis</i>; and seven are Vulnerable: <i>Brookesia ebenaui</i>, <i>Furcifer petteri</i>, <i>Blaesodactylus boivini</i>, <i>Uroplatus ebenaui</i>, <i>Uroplatus henkeli</i>, <i>Liophidium therezieni</i> and <i>Flexiseps ardouini</i>. Our results reveal the importance of the Bobaomby Complex for conserving reptile diversity and highlight the need to protect it.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/21/3396reptile surveydeciduous forestmicro-endemicprotected areanorthern Madagascar |
| spellingShingle | Randriamialisoa Raphali R. Andriantsimanarilafy Alain J. V. Rakotondrina Josué A. Rakotoarisoa Ranaivoson T. Nasaina Jeanneney Rabearivony Achille P. Raselimanana Overview of Reptile Diversity from Bobaomby Complex, Northern Tip of Madagascar Animals reptile survey deciduous forest micro-endemic protected area northern Madagascar |
| title | Overview of Reptile Diversity from Bobaomby Complex, Northern Tip of Madagascar |
| title_full | Overview of Reptile Diversity from Bobaomby Complex, Northern Tip of Madagascar |
| title_fullStr | Overview of Reptile Diversity from Bobaomby Complex, Northern Tip of Madagascar |
| title_full_unstemmed | Overview of Reptile Diversity from Bobaomby Complex, Northern Tip of Madagascar |
| title_short | Overview of Reptile Diversity from Bobaomby Complex, Northern Tip of Madagascar |
| title_sort | overview of reptile diversity from bobaomby complex northern tip of madagascar |
| topic | reptile survey deciduous forest micro-endemic protected area northern Madagascar |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/21/3396 |
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