COSTA, D. B.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0850477044170513; COSTA, Daiane Braga da.
Abstract:
Anuran amphibians are important components of trophic webs, particularly due to their
role on the biological control of insects. Ethnobiology is concerned with the means of
which traditional communities understand, recognize and modify the environment. Due
to an enduring lack of knowledge, amphibians are still recognized as ‘repulsive’ animals,
with many people regarding them as maleficent creatures. Given this scenario, the present
study aimed to identify and evaluate the knowledge of agriculturists from the Viração
rural community, city of São João do Rio do Peixe, Paraíba state, regarding the biology
of anuran amphibian species. Interviews were conducted with 25 farmers from local visits 12
to their work field. During the initial approach, farmers were informed about the nature
of the research, its aims, risks and benefits, and how the interview would be conducted.
The farmers cited five species as abundant anuran amphibians, of which the sapo cururu
grande and the rãzinha puladeira were the most commonly cited. The results of the
present study were important to identify the perception of the farmers towards natural
resources.
