Herpetofauna Rezerwatu Przyrody "Wolica" i terenów sąsiednich
Journal Title: KULON - Year 2014, Vol 19, Issue
Abstract
The nature reserve Wolica (area of 2.78 ha) protects Triassic outcrops and a small pond. It is located in the central part of the Świętokrzyskie Province (Central Poland). In the vicinity of the reserve, forests and farmland are located. The research scope was to identify habitats of amphibians and reptiles in the area of the “Wolica” nature reserve (2.78 ha) and adjacent areas (total area of 177.76 ha). Additionally, the breeding ecology of chosen species was examined and threats were identified, along with necessary protection measures. In the years 2012-2013, the following species were found: great crested newt Triturus cristatus Laur., smooth newt Lissotriton vulgaris L., common spade foot Pelobates fuscus Laur., common toad Bufo bufo L., edible frog Pelophylax esculentus L., pool frog Pelophylax lessonae Cam., moor frog Rana arvalis Nilss., common frog Rana temporaria L., sand lizard Lacerta agilis L., viviparous lizard Zootoca vivipara Jacquin, slow worm Anguis fragilis L. and grass snake Natrix natrix L. The research included breeding ecology of the common toad and common frog. The main threats to herpetofauna are: human presence, littering, fire setting, changes in water regime and car traffic.
Authors and Affiliations
Dariusz Wojdan
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP166763
- DOI -
- Views 116
- Downloads 0
Herpetofauna Rezerwatu Przyrody "Oleszno"
The forest nature reserve Oleszno (total area of 262.73 ha ha) protects forests and plants of the Czarna Pilczycka river basin. It is located in the western part of the Świętokrzyskie Province (Central Poland). The area...
NOWE STWIERDZENIE LELKA CAPRIMULGUS EUROPAEUS W WARSZAWIE
On June 16, 2016, a nightjar was recorded in the south-eastern part of Warsaw. One individual called spontaneously in compartment 4 of the Sobieski Forest,. This was a dune supporting pine forest Pinus sylvestris, with a...
Stanowiska nęka świerszczojada Sphex funerarius (Gussakowskij 1934) (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae) na Pojezierzu Mazurskim
In 2011-2012, tree sites of the Sphex funerarius Gussakowskij 1934, a thermophilous hymenopteran rare in Poland and Central Europe, were found in the Mazurian Lakeland. This is a new species to the Mazurian Lakeland. All...
Historyczne stanowiska skójki gruboskorupkowej Unio crassus Philipsson, 1788 (Unionoida: Unionidae) w rzece Mlecznej w Radomiu
Shell remains of the thick-shelled river mussel Unio crassus were found in Radom at two sites, Radom-Krzewień and Radom-Młynek Janiszewski.Shell remains are likely to date back to the first half of the 20th century, as f...
JESIENNE PRZELOTY PTAKÓW WODNO-BŁOTNYCH NAD ŚRODKOWĄ WISŁĄ W OKOLICACH KONSTANCINA-JEZIORNY W 2015 ROKU
The Middle Vistula Valley, and especially its section crossing three nature reserves, Łachy Brzeskie, Wyspy Świderskie, and Wyspy Zawadowskie, is an important stopover and foraging sitefor non-passerine waterbirds during...