Herpetofauna in a highly endangered area: the Triângulo Mineiro region, in Minas Gerais State, Brazil

By

Neves, Matheus De Oliveira
Yves, André
Pereira, Elvis Almeida
Alves, Leandro
Vasques, Jacqueline bonfim
Coelho, Joaquim Fernandes Teixeira
Silva, Patrícia

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2019-5-23

Original Publication

Subterranean Biology

Volume

32

Pages

113--123

Subjects

Amphibians , Atlantic forest , Cerrado , Checklist , new records , Reptiles

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/herpetozoa.32.e35641

 

Abstract

The Brazilian Cerrado and Atlantic Forest shelter an especially rich herpetofauna and experience strong anthropogenic disturbances, which is also true for the western portion of Minas Gerais State. Herein, we present a list of the herpetofauna from the Triângulo Mineiro region in Minas Gerais State, southeastern Brazil. From 2012 to 2016, we sampled 28 localities along 23 municipalities in the region, using three sampling methods: active search, pitfall traps, and opportunistic records. We recorded 79 species, 44 amphibians and 35 reptiles. Three species (Bokermannohylasazimai,Ololygoncanastrensis, andPithecopusazureus) are classified as “data deficient” (DD) according to the IUCN. One species (Proceratophrysmoratoi)is classified as “critically endangered” (CR) according to the IUCN Red List, and “endangered” (EN) according to the national red list. However, we suggest listingP.moratoiin the “least concern” category. We also present the first record ofDendropsophuselianeaein Minas Gerais State, and distribution map of the species. Furthermore, we elucidate the composition of the herpetofauna in the Triângulo Mineiro region and contribute to future conservation plans for the region and the species.