SILVA, J. P. N.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4842657575004764; SILVA, Joseph Patrick Neves da.
Resumen:
The amphibians are considered one of the most endangered vertebrate groups of extinction on the planet. Ecological studies that specifically work on structure of amphibian communities in the field of caatingas are scarce. Understanding patterns and processes that determine the organization of biological communities of these animals is the main objective of this study. This research was conducted in the municipality of Cuité-PB, in an area considered eat Caatinga. Information on the composition and distribution of frogs species in temporary ponds were collected from June 2014 to August 2015. Data collection consisted of intensive search in the area where they were covered margins of six bodies of water as breeding sites, vocalization and refuge and surrounding areas associated with anthropogenic changes and a low range of micro habitats available. Regarding the composition of anurofauna were recorded 19 species of amphibians, distributed in 12 genera belonging to 6 families (Hylidae 45%, 30% Leptodactylidae; Bufonidae 10%, 5% Micro Hylidae; Pipidae 5%; Ceratophrydae 5%). All species found were characterized as common Caatinga area. The activity log throughout the research period was not constant, presenting a few months that remained unregistered, however the rainy season was the most representative for the richness and abundance of species. However there was a large significant correlation in the analyzed parameters, characteristic of the area, size and rainfall.
