Negros Cave Frog Observation
Citation
Alcala E (2016). Negros Cave Frog Observation. Version 1.3. ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB). Occurrence Dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/mcw1ty accessed via GBIF.org on 2017-08-23.Description
The observed accounts on Negros Cave Frogs and their cave habitats at the Southern Cauayan Municipal Forest and Watershed Reserve was recorded last July 25, 2015Sampling Description
Study Extent
The study on the Negros Cave Frogs and their habitats was part of a bigger study that assessed the resources of the Southern Cauayan Municipal Forest and Watershed Reserve. It focused only on six large caves found in the area.Sampling
Sampling method relied primarily on empirical observations following the cruising method.Method steps
- Frogs observed inside the caves were recorded based on sightings and calls. The caves were marked and located using a GPS. A cave habitat threat assessment using direct and indirect threats was also used to describe the habitats.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
The observation site is located at the Southern Cauayan Municipal Forest and Watershed Reserve found at the southwestern part of Negros Island. It is a lowland karst limestone forest dotted with sinkholes and caves.
Bibliographic Citations
- Alcala, E.L., A.C. Alcala, and C.N. Dolino. Amphibians and Reptiles in Tropical Rain- forestFragments on Negros Island, the Philippines (2004a) Environmental Conservation J.. 31 (3): 254-26. Land Vertebrates Field Collection and Techniques (2009) Compiled and edited by Ely Alcala Produced by Silliman University Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management. Dumaguete City, Philippines 56pp. -
Contacts
Ely Alcalaoriginator
position: Senior Researcher
Silliman University
Hibbard Avenue
Dumaguete City
Negros Oriental
PH
Ely Alcala
metadata author
position: Senior researcher
Silliman University
Hibbard Avenue
Dumaguete City
Negros Oriental
PH
email: ealcala@user4.com
Ely Alcala
user
position: Senior researcher
Silliman University
Hibbard Avenue
Dumaguete City
Negros Oriental
PH
email: ealcala@user4.com
Reynaldo Tababa
administrative point of contact
position: Faculty forester
Central Philippines State University
Kabankalan
Negros Occidental
PH