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Herpetofaunal distribution and diversity in lower Tana river, Kenya

English, German · Paperback / Softback

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A study of the herpetofauna of lower Tana River forests was conducted between 2007 and 2008, to determine the community structure and threats of the protected and unprotected forest patches, with a view to improving habitat conservation and management. Standardized methods (a time-limited search, traps with drift fences and night transects) as well as un-standardized opportunistic visual encounter survey were used for herpetofauna survey. A questionnaire was also used to assess the cultural significance and threats to the herpetofauna. Species richness (S) and Shannon-Wiener's diversity index (H 1 ) were used for comparisons amongst forest fragments. One sample t - test was used to test for differences in the mean values of habitat characteristics within sites in each forest. One-way ANOVA was used to determine significant differences in the mean of habitat characteristics and herpetofaunal species richness, abundance and diversity among the three forests. Regression analysis was used to assess relationship between habitat characteristics and hertofaunal species richness, abundance and diversity.

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Julius Kioko Nguku born in Makueni county, is a Research Scientist working with the Zoology Department of the National Museums of Kenya where he has worked since 1999. He Studied at the University of Nairobi where he attained a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology in 1998 and a Masters of Science in Biology of Conservation in 2009.

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Authors Natha Gichuki, Nathan Gichuki, Patrick Malonza, Juliu Nguku, Julius Nguku
Publisher LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
 
Languages English, German
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 01.01.2017
 
EAN 9783330322745
ISBN 978-3-33-032274-5
No. of pages 120
Dimensions 150 mm x 7 mm x 220 mm
Weight 177 g
Subject Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology

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