Vertebrate richness and biogeography in the Big Thicket of Texas

Michael H MacRoberts; Barbara R. MacRoberts; Craig Rudolph

doi:10.1674/0003-0031-164.1.37

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Vertebrate richness and biogeography in the Big Thicket of Texas

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Authors:

Michael H MacRoberts, Barbara R. MacRoberts, Craig Rudolph

Year:

2010

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1674/0003-0031-164.1.37

Source:

American Midland Naturalist 164(1):37-43

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Abstract

The Big Thicket of Texas has been described as rich in species and a “crossroads:” a place where organisms from many different regions meet. We examine the species richness and regional affiliations of Big Thicket vertebrates. We found that the Big Thicket is neither exceptionally rich in vertebrates nor is it a crossroads for vertebrates. Its vertebrate fauna is predominantly eastern.

Keywords

Big Thicket, Texas, vertebrates, richness

Citation

MacRoberts, Michael H; MacRoberts, Barbara R.; Rudolph, D. Craig. 2010. Vertebrate richness and biogeography in the Big Thicket of Texas. American Midland Naturalist. 164(1):37-43.