The Amphibians of Belarus: Advances in Amphibian Research, vol. 10

This book summarizes the results of a long-term investigation of amphibian distribution, ecology and morphology in the Republic of Belarus. For all amphibian species, Triturus vulgaris, T. cristatus, Bombina bombina, Pelobates fuscus, Bufo bufo, B. viridis, B. calamita, Hyla arborea, Rana temporaria, R. arvalis, R. ridibunda, R. lessonae and Rana esculenta, geographical and habitat distribution, assemblage structure, feeding, activity, reproduction and development are described. Detailed analysis of morphological variation and the differentiation of populations by landscape regions are given. Regional problems of anthropogenic pressure and methodology of species conservation are discussed. The book may also serve a guide to the amphibians of Belarus and may well be used by both specialists and amateurs.

Contents

Chapter 1. Materials and Methods

Chapter 2. Physical and Geographical Characterization of Belarus

Chapter 3. Systematic Overview

Smooth Newt, Triturus vulgaris (Linnaeus, 1758)

Great Crested Newt, Triturus cristatus (Laurenti, 1768)

Fire-Bellied Toad, Bombina bombina (Linnaeus, 1761)

Common Spadefood, Pelobates fuscus (Laurenti, 1768)

Common Toad, Bufo bufo (Linnaeus, 1758)

Green Toad, Bufo viridis Laurenti, 1768

Natterjack Toad, Bufo calamita Laurenti, 1768

Common Tree Frog, Hyla arborea (Linnaeus, 1758)

Common Frog, Rana temporaria Linnaeus, 1758

Moor Frog, Rana arvalis Nilsson, 1842

Marsh Frog, Rana ridibunda Pallas, 1771

Pool Frog, Rana lessonae Camerano, 1882

Edible Frog, Rana esculenta Linnaeus, 1758

Chapter 4. Structure of Assemblages and Synecology

4.1. Dynamics of Faunistic Complexes

4.2. Structural Organization of Assemblages

4.3. Habitat Distribution and Population Number

4.4. Trophic Structure

Chapter 5. Phenotypic Variability of Populations

5.1. Intraspecific Variability of Morphometric Characters of the Moor and the Common Frogs

5.2. Interpopulation Variability of Morphometric Characters of the Moor and the Common Frogs

5.3. Analysis of Variability of Phenetic Structures of Moor and Common Frog Populations

Chapter 6. Reproduction and Development

6.1. Phenology of Reproduction

6.2. Spawning

6.3. Embryonic and Larval Development

Chapter 7. Anthropogenic Influences and Conservation

7.1. Main Anthropogenic Factors

7.2. Current State and Dynamics of Populations

7.3. Conservation Measures

Conclusions

List of Sites and Structure of Amphibian Associations

Author: Drobenkov, SM Novitsky, RV Kosova, LV Ryzhevich, KK Pikulik, MM
Publisher: Pensoft
Extra Details: 165x240, data on taxonomy, biology, ecology and conservation, graphs, tables, 14 color plates, references, index, in english, paperback, 176pp.