Sampling methods for terrestrial amphibians and reptiles.

Paul Stephen Corn; R. Bruce Bury

doi:10.2737/PNW-GTR-256

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Sampling methods for terrestrial amphibians and reptiles.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Paul Stephen Corn, R. Bruce Bury

Year:

1990

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-GTR-256

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-256. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 34 p

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Abstract

Methods described for sampling amphibians and reptiles in Douglas-fir forests in the Pacific Northwest include pitfall trapping, time-constrained collecting, and surveys of coarse woody debris. The herpetofauna of this region differ in breeding and nonbreeding habitats and vagility, so that no single technique is sufficient for a community study. A combination of pitfall trapping and hand collecting is the most effective approach.

Keywords

Amphibians, reptiles, sampling techniques, pitfall trapping, timeconstrained collecting, downed wood

Citation

Corn, Paul Stephen; Bury, R. Bruce. 1990. Sampling methods for terrestrial amphibians and reptiles. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-256. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 34 p