EDP Foz-Tua: Amphibians (nocturnal transects): Ecological Monitoring Program [2012-2016]
Citation
Costa H, Salgueiro N, Marques A T, Coelho H, Gonçalves R, Brás L, Monteiro B, Ferreira C, Paula J, Oliveira J, Caetano M, Puga J, Silva M, Neves T, Pereira F, Magalhães J, Romão F, Rosa L, Sousa D, Pereira P, Múrias T (2020). EDP Foz-Tua: Amphibians (nocturnal transects): Ecological Monitoring Program [2012-2016]. EDP. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/rtuycx accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-09-01.Description
The dataset contains records of amphibians (Amphibia) collected in the lower valley of the River Tua and included in the Ecological Monitoring Program (2011-2017) of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Foz Tua Hydroelectric Dam, promoted by EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A. Data were collected in the autumn (November) of 2012-2016, during field visits to eight sampling transects located in favourable habitats within a 5-km radius buffer around the Tua valley directly or indirectly affected by the Foz-Tua dam and in a control area in the Douro sub-basin (Ferradosa stream). The presence of individuals was assessed through direct observation, with the aid of torches.Purpose
This dataset is part of a broader initiative whereby the company EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A. will made 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), up to 45 km from the mouth and in Ferradosa stream (Douro sub-basin), in the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães, Vila Flor, Alijó and Mirandela.Sampling
Sampling was designed to cover potential areas of nocturnal occurrence of amphibians (roads, tracks) in and around the lower Tua valley affected by the Foz-Tua dam, including the reservoir area. A representative sample of transects was set up at a gradient of distance from the river mouth (in the reservoir, in a close control area (i.e., in the Tua, upstream the reservoir) and in a distant control area (outside the Tua valley). Each transect was visited once autumn (November) of 2012 to 2016. The transects were performed by car at a constant speed of 20km/h whenever the appropriate conditions (rainy nights or nights with high air and soil relative humidity) were present. Artificial light devices (torches and bulbs) were used to help detect individuals. For each observation, the species identity, number of individuals, development phase/state and, if possible, where possible, the sex, were recordedQuality Control
All identifications were performed by qualified techniciansMethod steps
- To be completed
Additional info
This resource will be regularly checked for accuracy.Taxonomic Coverages
The taxonomic coverage of this dataset spans 1 phylum, 1 class, 2 orders, 4 families, 6 genus and 7 species.
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Amphibiarank: class
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Anurarank: order
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Caudatarank: order
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Alytidaerank: family
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Bufonidaerank: family
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Ranidaerank: family
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Salamandridaerank: family
Geographic Coverages
The data were collected within a 5-km buffer around the valley of the River Tua (Northeast Portugal), up to 45 km from the mouth, in the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães, Alijó, Vila Flor and Mirandela.
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Hugo Costaoriginator
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Nuno Salgueiro
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Ana Teresa Marques
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Helena Coelho
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Rui Gonçalves
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Luís Brás
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Bárbara Monteiro
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Catarina Ferreira
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João Paula
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José Oliveira
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Marco Caetano
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João Puga
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Margarida Silva
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Tiago Neves
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Fernanda Pereira
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Joana Magalhães
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Fernando Romão
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Luís Rosa
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Dárcio Sousa
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Pedro Pereira
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Tiago Múrias
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João Madeira
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