NZCS Vertebrates New Collection After 1987
Citation
Ouboter P, Ouboter D, Kadosoe V (2019). NZCS Vertebrates New Collection After 1987. Version 1.1. National Zoological Collection of Suriname (NZCS). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/lrpe0i accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-13.Description
The Vertebrates New Collection After 1987 data set contains miscellaneous vertebrate specimens, not linked to a special expedition or study. These specimens were collected all over Suriname. Most species were amphibians collected by Paul Ouboter.Sampling Description
Study Extent
The data was collected from many areas in Suriname from 1987 till present.Sampling
This data was predominantly collected during research activities.Quality Control
In some cases the identification of specimens was rechecked by foreign experts.Method steps
- 1. Amphibians and reptiles were collected using line transects during night and day surveys and were collected by hand when encountered. 2. The specimens were labeled in the field and after identification a collection number was assigned to each specimen. 3. In some cases tissue samples were collected for DNA analysis. 4. The specimens were first preserved in formaldehyde and then transferred into 70% Ethanol. 5. All specimens were identified to species level using literature and keys.
Taxonomic Coverages
All specimens from the Vertebrates New Collection Before 1987 were identified either to family, genus or species level.
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Anuracommon name: Amphibians rank: order
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Squamatacommon name: Snakes, Lizards rank: order
Geographic Coverages
The geographic coverage for the Vertebrates New Collection After 1987 encompasses the whole area of Suriname.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Paul Ouboteroriginator
position: Director of IBER
IBER
Acetyleen straat #3
Paramaribo
SR
Telephone: +597 8866450
email: inst.biodiv.res@gmail.com
Dimitri Ouboter
originator
position: Database Assistant
IBER
Paramaribo
SR
email: d.a.ouboter@gmail.com
Vanessa Kadosoe
originator
position: Assistant Vector Entomology
NZCS
Leysweg #86
Paramaribo
SR
Telephone: +597 465558 ex 2322
email: vanessa.kadosoe@uvs.edu
Paul Ouboter
metadata author
position: Director of IBER
IBER
Acetyleen straat #3
Paramaribo
SR
Telephone: +597 8866450
email: inst.biodiv.res@gmail.com
Vanessa Kadosoe
metadata author
position: Assistant Vector Entomology
NZCS
Leysweg #86
Paramaribo
SR
Telephone: +597 465558 ex 2322
email: vanessa.kadosoe@uvs.edu
Vanessa Kadosoe
distributor
position: Assistant Vector Entomology
NZCS
Leysweg #86
Paramaribo
SR
Telephone: +597 465558 ex 2322
email: vanessa.kadosoe@uvs.edu
Paul Ouboter
principal investigator
position: Director of IBER
IBER
Acetyleen #3
Paramaribo
SR
Telephone: +597 8866450
email: inst.biodiv.res@gmail.com
Dimitri Ouboter
custodian steward
IBER
Paramaribo
SR
email: d.a.ouboter@gmail.com
Vanessa Kadosoe
administrative point of contact
position: Assistant Vector Entomology
NZCS
Leysweg #86
Paramaribo
SR
Telephone: +597 465558 ex 2322
email: vanessa.kadosoe@uvs.edu
Paul Ouboter
administrative point of contact
position: Director of IBER
IBER
Acetyleen straat #3
Paramaribo
SR
Telephone: +597 8866450
email: inst.biodiv.res@gmail.com