Records of herpetofauna made in 2023 by Marushchak O. Yu. and Nekrasova O. D.
Citation
Marushchak O, Nekrasova O (2023). Records of herpetofauna made in 2023 by Marushchak O. Yu. and Nekrasova O. D.. Version 1.1. Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (NGO). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/kb5w79 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-10-06.Description
The dataset shows information on records of various representatives of native and invasive herpetofauna species registered on the territory of Ukraine by two scientists - O. Yu. Marushchak and O. D. Nekrasova during field research. Occasional records, when identified to the level of species were also included. Some records, made by third parties, but provided with date, photo and coordinates of location were also added to the table, since they make their contribution to collecting of data on herpetoculture distribution during the war, when the opportunities of field reearch are limited. The dataset represents records from Zakarpattia, Lviv, Zhytomyr, Khmel'nytsky and Kyiv regions of Ukraine. The dataset shows records of both rare species, such as those listed in Red Data Book of Ukraine or in other lists of species strictly protected within European Union (e.g. Emys orbicularis - European pond turtle) and common species which can be found easier and in bigger quantities and wider set of habitats.Sampling Description
Study Extent
The dataset represents information on records of herpetofauna made during field season from March to September 2023.Sampling
Animals were caught manually during the peaks of activity of amphibians or reptiles (mainly from 7:00 to 11:00 am and from 5:00 to 11:00 pm). Catching of amphibians and reptiles wa performed using a net, fishing rod, fishing traps, a hook or by hand. For georeferencing of the records, the points of herpetofauna registrations were collected (with the indication of latitude 00.00000 N and longitude 00.00000 E) using the field off-line orientation program MAPS.ME (version 12.0.1-Google) and Google Earth Pro (Earth version 7.3.3). Visualization of records and creation of maps was carried out in the QGIS program (v.2.181, QGIS Development Team, 2016. QGIS Geographic Information System. Open Source Geospatial Foundation. URL http://qgis.org).The species identification was carried out using methodological materials (Bannikov and Darevsky, 1977; Nekrasova and Morozov-Leonov, 2001; Kuzmin, 2012). No special permits were needed for such work and collecting of common species of reptiles and amphibians. Those records obtained from third parties consisted of: several good quality photos, location, additional information and date. All animals that were spotted - were released at the place of capturing after all needed information was collected.Quality Control
The authors are fully responsible for the quality and accuracy of data provided within the published dataset.Method steps
- Conducting field trips.
- Manual catching of individuals or taking photos from distance or taking photos from third parties which is enough for species identification.
- Identification of species based on the available data and known key features.
- Georeferencing.
- Organizing of the dataset according to Darwin Core standards.
Taxonomic Coverages
The dataset consists of records of amphibians (Amphibia class, Anura & Caudata orders) and reptiles (according to Backbone taxonomy, Squamata & Testudines classes).
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Animaliarank: kingdom
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Chordatarank: phylum
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Amphibiarank: class
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Squamatarank: class
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Testudinesrank: class
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Anurarank: order
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Caudatarank: order
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Colubridaerank: family
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Viperidaerank: family
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Lacertidaerank: family
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Anguidaerank: family
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Emydidaerank: family
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Bufonidaerank: family
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Ranidaerank: family
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Hylidaerank: family
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Pelobatidaerank: family
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Bombinatoridaerank: family
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Salamandridaerank: family
Geographic Coverages
The dataset covers territory of Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Zakarpattia, Lviv and Khmel'nyts'ky administrative regions of Ukraine.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Oleksii Marushchakoriginator
position: junior researcher
Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178
Vul. B. Khmelnytskogo, 1
Kyiv
UA
Telephone: +380964882670
email: ecopelobates@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9380-5593
Oksana Nekrasova
originator
position: leading researcher
Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178
Vul. B. Khmelnytskogo, 1
Strasbourg
FR
email: oneks22@gmail.com
Oleksii Marushchak
metadata author
position: junior researcher
Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178
Vul. B. Khmelnytskogo, 1
Kyiv
UA
Telephone: +380964882670
email: ecopelobates@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9380-5593
Oleksii Marushchak
custodian steward
position: junior researcher
I. I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology NAS of Ukraine
Vul. B. Khmelnytskogo, 15
Kyiv
01030
UA
Telephone: +380964882670
email: ecopelobates@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9380-5593
Oleksii Marushchak
administrative point of contact
position: junior researcher
Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178
Vul. B. Khmelnytskogo, 1
Kyiv
UA
Telephone: +380964882670
email: ecopelobates@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9380-5593