Journal of Dali University ›› 2024, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (6): 74-.

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Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles in Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake Region

Li Limei1, 2, Li Guowei1, 2, Wang Jishen1, 2, 3, 4*   

  1. 1. College of Agriculture and Biology Science, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671003, China; 2. Co-Innovation Center for Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake Integrated Protection and Green Development of Yunnan Province, Dali, Yunnan 671003, China;
    3. Cangshan Forest Ecosystem Observation and Research Station of Yunnan Province, Dali, Yunnan 671003, China;
    4. Bioscience Museum, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671003, China
  • Received:2023-10-09 Revised:2023-11-18 Online:2024-06-15 Published:2024-06-25

Abstract: Through literature documentation, folk interviews, field investigations, and specimen examination, a survey was conducted
for the amphibians and reptiles in Cangshan mountain and Erhai lake region from August 2020 to November 2023. The main results are as follows(: 1)The amphibians and reptiles in the region are listed, involving 2 classes, 3 orders, 20 families, 44 genera and 62 species, in which seven are ClassⅡ Nationally Protected Animals, 35 are "Nationally Protected Animals with Three Values", six are evaluated vulnerable, and four are endangered. (2)The distributional and faunal characteristics of amphibians and reptiles in the region are discussed and compared with surrounding areas. (3)Based on the survey results, proposals are given regarding the protection and management of the biodiversity of amphibians and reptiles in the region.

Key words: amphibians, reptiles, fauna, biodiversity

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