Faunistic survey Anura order in South Eastern cities of Tehran Province

Document Type : Animal systematic

Authors

1 Department of Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Varamin- Pishva branch, Islamic Azad University, Varamin, Iran

2 Fisheries Research Institute Country, Agriculture Organization of research, education and extension, Tehran, POBox: 6116- 14155

Abstract

Identification and frequency of Anura order in south eastern cities of Tehran province have been studied during 6 months of spring and summer in 1394. For this reason, 12 stations have been selected in Hamamak, Filestan, Jitoo, Ghoeinak, Khaled Abad, Charmshahr, Channel Eshgh Abad pond, Bahram, Davood Abad, Pishva River, senardak and Jungle Park. After sampling by landing net, they transferred to laboratory to do the identify and biometry. The results showed two subspecies, Pelophylax ridibunda ridibunda and Pseudepidalea viridis viridis subsist in these areas. In these stations, subspecies P. r. ridibunda had relatively good frequency (89% samples) but subspecies P. v. viridis found in some stations (11% of samples). P. r. ridibunda and P. v. viridis seen in Eshgh Abad station more than other stations (15% and 52% respectively). 249 samples identified as a P. r. ridibunda (227 male and 22 female) and 30 samples identified as a P. v. viridis (25 male and 5 female).
In addition, statistical analysis showed significant correlation between all traits (P<0.01).

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Journal of Animal Environment
Volume 8, Issue 3
December 2016
Pages 53-60

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