Abstract
The threatened yellow-bellied toad (Bombina variegata) was first recorded in Gesäuse National Park in 2004. To gain further information about its status, a mark-recapture study was conducted in 2016. Small populations were found on several disjunct sites, mainly located at altitudes between 1100-1300 m above sea level. Total population size was estimated as about 60 individuals. Relatively high body length and body mass as well as high survival rates indicate old and isolated populations. Body condition was positively correlated with altitude. Since suitable
breeding ponds, which mainly occur on pastures, are rare, conservation and creation of habitats as well as regular monitoring and collaboration with forestry workers may be vital management tasks in the future.
breeding ponds, which mainly occur on pastures, are rare, conservation and creation of habitats as well as regular monitoring and collaboration with forestry workers may be vital management tasks in the future.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 6th Symposium for Research in Protected Areas |
| Editors | Kristina Bauch |
| Place of Publication | Mittersill |
| Publisher | Salzburger Nationalparkfonds |
| Pages | 41-43 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-7001-8317-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
- 106047 Animal ecology
Keywords
- Amphibia, mark-recapture, population size, reproduction, biometry, body condition