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- Title
A Herpetological Survey of the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University (Harrisonburg, Virginia).
- Authors
Graziano, Matt; Weisenbeck, David; McLeod, David S.
- Abstract
The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is a 50-hectare site located in Harrisonburg, VA. A herpetofaunal survey was conducted on the site from October 2017-August 2018 using visual encounter, bioacoustics surveys, cover boards, and aquatic turtle traps. A total 2 amphibian species and 8 reptile species and subspecies were documented, including two species of special concern (Chelydra serpentina and Terrapene Carolina carolina) and two introduced species (Trachemys scripta scripta and Trachemys scripta elegans). This represents an increase from the five species previously documented in the City of Harrisonburg, of which only one species (Plethodon cinereus) was found during this study. These surveys help to document the amphibian and reptile diversity of the City of Harrisonburg and inform educational programs at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum.
- Subjects
HARRISONBURG (Va.); HERPETOLOGICAL surveys; ARBORETUMS; JAMES Madison University; REPTILE diversity; AMPHIBIAN diversity; REPTILES; INTRODUCED species; AMPHIBIANS; LOGGERHEAD turtle
- Publication
Catesbeiana, 2019, Vol 39, Issue 2, p97
- ISSN
0892-0761
- Publication type
Article