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EDP Foz-Tua: Reptiles (point counts): Complementary Studies [2010]

Citation

Cabral J A, Barros P, Vale-Gonçalves H M, Santos R, Múrias T (2019). EDP Foz-Tua: Reptiles (point counts): Complementary Studies [2010]. EDP - Energias de Portugal. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/yxpwlp accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-08-18.

Description

The dataset contains records of reptiles (Reptilia) collected in the lower valley of the River Tua, and included in the Complementary Studies (2010) of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Foz Tua Hydroelectric Dam, promoted by EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A. Data were collected between February and March 2010 during field visits to 440 sampling points with favourable habitats, in 20 2x2 km UTM squares in the area of the lower Tua valley directly or indirectly affected by the Foz Tua dam. The presence of individuals was recorded by direct observation.

Purpose

This dataset is part of a broader initiative whereby the company EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A. will make available biodiversity data collected during impact assessment and biological monitoring studies.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

The data were collected within a 5-km buffer around the Tua lower valley (Northeast Portugal) located in the region of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, up to 50 km from the mouth, in the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães, Murça and Mirandela.

Sampling

Sampling was designed to cover the main habitat types for reptiles in and around the lower Tua River valley affected by the Foz Tua dam construction (including the reservoir area). Each sampling plot was visited once in the winter (February-March) of 2010. All habitats were searched for reptilians (adults or juveniles), and all individuals detected were recorded. Species identification and assessment of age and sex (when possible) were made in situ, with the help of appropriate field guides.

Quality Control

All identifications were performed by qualified technicians.

Method steps

  1. To be completed

Taxonomic Coverages

The taxonomic coverage of this dataset spans 1 phylum, 1 class, 1 order, 3 families, 5 genera and 5 species.
  1. Animalia
    rank: kingdom
  2. Chordata
    rank: phylum
  3. Reptilia
    rank: class
  4. Squamata
    rank: order
  5. Colubridae
    rank: family
  6. Lacertidae
    rank: family
  7. Phyllodactylidae
    rank: family

Geographic Coverages

The data were collected within a 5-km buffer around the valley of the River Tua (Northeast Portugal), up to 50 km from the mouth, in the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães, Murça and Mirandela.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

João Alexandre Cabral
originator
position: General Coordinator
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Quinta de Prados
Vila Real
1349-017 Vila Real
PT
email: jcabral@utad.pt
Paulo Barros
originator
position: Fieldwork Coordinator
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Quinta dos Prados
Vila Real
1349-017 Vila Real
PT
email: pbarros@utad.pt
Hélia Marisa Vale-Gonçalves
originator
position: Technician
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Quinta de Prados
Vila Real
5001-801 Vila Real
PT
Regina Santos
originator
position: Technician
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Quinta dos Prados
Vila Real
1349-017 Vila Real
PT
Tiago Múrias
metadata author
position: Researcher
CIBIO-InBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, Universidade do Porto
Campus Agrário de Vairão
Vairão
4485-661 Vairão
PT
email: tdsantos@cibio.up.pt
Tiago Múrias
user
email: tdsantos@cibio.up.pt
João Madeira
administrative point of contact
position: Manager
EDP - Energias de Portugal
Av. 24 de Julho, 12, Torre Nascente, Piso 4
Lisbon
1249-300 Lisboa
PT
email: Joao.Madeira@edp.pt
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