Records of amphibian and reptile species in the basin of the Desna River in the territory of Chernihiv, Kyiv and Sumy regions: Part I (1997-2023)

Study Extent

The dataset consists of 1084 records collected by the author in the period of 1997-2003, 2020-2023 during her field research within Chernihiv, Kyiv and Sumy regions (oblasts) of Ukraine. Author cooperated with, who helped me with field survey or report data about some animal species records.

Sampling

Materials were collected during field research on routes in various locations and in monitoring stations (established points). Animals were registered and identified visually, by voice. The coordinates of the registration sites were determined using the Google Earth program. The nomenclature follows the Catalog of Life.

Quality Control

The author is fully responsible for the quality of data provided within the dataset.

Method steps

1. Conducting of field research.
2. Species identification, photo- and video-fixation.
3. Georeferencing.
4. Organizing of the dataset according to Darwin Core standards.

The dataset consists of 19 species of animals (Animalia) belonging to 1 types, 2 classes, 4 orders and 11 families.,

1. Animalia
   rank: kingdom
2. Chordata
   rank: phylum
3. Amphibia
   rank: class
4. Squamata
   rank: class
5. Anura
   rank: order
6. Bombinatoridae
   rank: family
7. Bufonidae
   rank: family
8. Hylidae
   rank: family
9. Ranidae
   rank: family
10. Pelobatidae
    rank: family
11. Anguidae
    rank: family
12. Colubridae
    rank: family
13. Viperidae
    rank: family
14. Lacertidae
    rank: family

The dataset presents records from Chernihiv, Kyiv and Sumy administrative regions of Ukraine.