The Study on the Vertebrates Frequency in Dez Area at Day Time
Subject Areas : Journal of Animal Biologyسید مسعود حسینی موسوی 1 , محمود رضا همامی 2 , رضا کریم پور 3
1 - دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، واحد علوم و تحقیقات خوزستان، باشگاه پژوهشگران جوان، خوزستان، ایران
2 - استادیار گروه محیط زیست، دانشکده منابع طبیعی، دانشگاه صنعتی اصفهان، اصفهان، ایران
3 - دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، واحد علوم و تحقیقات خوزستان، باشگاه پژوهشگران جوان، خوزستان، ایران
Keywords: Haft-Tappeh, Miyan Ab, Dez Wildlife Refuge, Biodiversity Assessing,
Abstract :
Whereas the perception of present species in under management areas is one of the most important bases in the wildlife management, so this study was carried out in order to determination of vertebrates fauna in Dez area from 19 February 2010 to 6 October 2011. In this study direct observation and remaining signs such as pellet, track and carrion; for all orders were used also for gathering the species such as turtles and amphibians the creel with 60andtimes;60 mm mesh size were utilized too. Generally during the 70 visits within the area 81 vertebrates consist of 65 birds in 49 genuses, 34 families and 11 orders were recorded which the globally endangered Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris and Houbara Bustard Chlamydotis macqueenii were of them. Of mammals 7 species in 6 genuses, 5 families and 4 orders were observed that Sand Fox was the only protected species of them. Also of reptiles 8 species in 7 genuses, 7 families and 2 orders were recognized that globally endangered Mesopotamian soft-shelled turtle was of them. Just one species of amphibians Marsh Frog Rana ridibunda were seen in the area.
