Oviposition-site selection by Phyllomedusa sauvagii (Anura: Hylidae): An arboreal nester inhabiting arid environments

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• 作者：Cecilia G. Garc¨ªa ; Juli¨¢n N. Lescano ; Gerardo C. Leynaud
• 关键词：Microhabitat features ; Oviposition ; Arid Chaco ; Phyllomedusa
• 刊名：Acta OEcologica
• 出版年：2013
• 出版时间：August, 2013
• 年：2013
• 卷：51
• 期：Complete
• 页码：62-65
• 全文大小：215 K

文摘

Breeding biology in Phyllomedusa sauvagii is related to vegetation since the species encloses its eggs in leaves above water. Considering that arid environments may represent high risks of death by desiccation for amphibians with this reproductive mode, we evaluated plant characteristics associated with sites used for oviposition in semi-permanent ponds in the Arid Chaco region of Argentina. Plant characteristics were used to fit a statistical habitat selection model that allows the prediction of nest presence. Our results show that P. sauvagii needs substrate with specific features for oviposition that would help to reduce the probability of eggs and tadpoles desiccation.