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The Dynamics of Changes in the Amphibian (Amphibia) Population Size in the Masurian Landscape Park Monitoring Results of Spring Migration Monitoring from the Years 2011–2019 Cover

The Dynamics of Changes in the Amphibian (Amphibia) Population Size in the Masurian Landscape Park Monitoring Results of Spring Migration Monitoring from the Years 2011–2019

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|Dec 2020

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Figure 1

The location of field researchSource: Own research
The location of field researchSource: Own research

Figure 2

Average annual values of the temperature, total precipitation and the climatic water balance during the spring period (from March to May) in the Masurian Landscape Park in the years 2011–2019. (P – precipitation, ETP – potential evapotranspiration, S – climatic waterbalance, T – the average annual air temperature)Source: Own research
Average annual values of the temperature, total precipitation and the climatic water balance during the spring period (from March to May) in the Masurian Landscape Park in the years 2011–2019. (P – precipitation, ETP – potential evapotranspiration, S – climatic waterbalance, T – the average annual air temperature)Source: Own research

Figure 3

Amphibian population numbers in the years 2011–2019Source: Own research
Amphibian population numbers in the years 2011–2019Source: Own research

Population numbers for individual amphibian species in the years 2011–2019

Species201120122013201420152016201720182019
Rana temporaria6842,7301,4583,6202,6312,8714661,011204
Rana arvalis-8121244685542001,3683,026
Pelophylaxlessonae-217483304950-230
Pelophylaxridibundus----17-31--
Pelophylaxesculentus449520640890219134135454305
Bufo bufo535649374342380263259401299
Pseudepidaleaviridis-------41
Epidaleacalamita1--------
Pelobatesfuscus1511617421277
Bombinabombina--322-551
Lissotritonvulgaris173117481083581739147
Trituruscristatus166-2383447
Hyla arborea12----1--
Total1,6884,0362,5285,0804,1724,2561,1933,3434,267

Protection status of amphibians in Poland

SpeciesProtection TypeRed Data Book of Animals
Commonfrog (Rana temporaria)PP
Moor frog (Rana arvalis)SP
Pool frog (Pelophylaxlessonae)PP
Marsh frog (Pelophylaxridibundus)PP
Edible frog (Pelophylaxesculentus)PP
Agile frog (Rana dalmatina)SPNT
Common toad (Bufo bufo)PP
European green toad (Pseudepidaleaviridis)SP
Natterjack toad (Epidaleacalamita)SP/A
European common spadefoot (Pelobatesfuscus)SP
European fire-bellied toad (Bombinabombina)SP/A
Smooth newt (Lissotritonvulgaris)PP
Northern crested newt (Trituruscristatus)SP/ANT
Alpine newt (Ichthyosauraalpestris)PP
Carpathian newt (Lissotritonmontandoni)SP/ALC
European tree frog (Hylaarborea)SP/A
Yellow-bellied toad (Bombinavariegata)SP/A
Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra)PP

Amphibian population numbers in terms of affiliation to individual families

Familyn%
True frogs (Ranidae)22,25384.9%.
True toads (Bufonidae)3,20812.2%
True salamanders and newts (Salamandridae)6492.5%
European spadefoot toads (Pelobatidae)920.3%
Firebelly toads (Bombinatoridae)170.1%
Tree frogs (Hylidae)40.02%
Total26,223100.00%
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/oszn-2020-0013 | Journal eISSN: 2353-8589 | Journal ISSN: 1230-7831
Language: English
Page range: 8 - 16
Published on: Dec 31, 2020
Published by: National Research Institute, Institute of Environmental Protection
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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© 2020 Wojciech Gotkiewicz, Krzysztof Wittbrodt, Ewa Dragańska, published by National Research Institute, Institute of Environmental Protection
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