Species diversity and distribution of amphibians and reptiles in Hunan Province, China

Abstract

Aims: Species diversity and geographical distribution are important bases for the formulation of wildlife protection strategies.Amphibians and reptiles occupy an important position in the history of biological evolution and are taxa whose phylogenetic classifications have changed greatly.The purpose of this paper is to understand the status of amphibian and reptile species diversity in Hunan Province, and to promote the conservation of biodiversity and wildlife management in Hunan Province.Methods: We have systematically collected literature on the classification of amphibians and reptiles in Hunan Province for more than 10 years.With reference to the latest research results of taxonomy and molecular biosystems, combined with the team's long-term field survey data, we organized and updated the list of amphibians and reptiles in Hunan Province (as of October 31, 2021).Results: The results indicated that: 86 species (including subspecies) of 30 genera, 10 families, 2 orders of amphibians and 105 species (including subspecies) of 55 genera, 22 families, 2 orders of reptiles have been recorded in Hunan•生物编目•

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