Activity patterns and fine-scale resource partitioning in the gregarious Kihansi spray toad Nectophrynoides asperginis in captivity

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dc.contributor.authorRija, A. A.
dc.contributor.authorGoboro, E. M.
dc.contributor.authorMwamende, K. A.
dc.contributor.authorSaidi, A.
dc.contributor.authorKohi, E. M.
dc.contributor.authorShombe, H. N.
dc.date.accessioned2019-01-04T06:04:22Z
dc.date.available2019-01-04T06:04:22Z
dc.date.issued2014-08-01
dc.descriptionZoo Biology, 2014;33(5): 411- 418en_US
dc.description.abstractUnderstanding the behavior of species threatened with extinction is important for conservation planning and for solving problems facing species in captivity and the wild. We examined diurnal activity budgets and habitat use of the extinct in the wild Kihansi spray toad to provide insights into ongoing conservation initiatives for this species. Observations on eight target behaviors were made each morning and evening for 14 days, in two subpopulations at Kihansi and University of Dar es Salaam captive breeding centers. There were significantly more bouts of resting than calling, amplexing, hunting, walking, climbing, or feeding. There was no difference in mean time spent in each activity between the two subpopulations. The use of habitat was variable between age classes, subpopulations and sampling time. Young toads spent significantly more time resting at the top of vegetation and on walls while adults resteden_US
dc.identifier.uriDOI: 10.1002/zoo.21163
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2705
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherWiley & Sonsen_US
dc.subjectKihansi spray toaden_US
dc.subjectActivity patternen_US
dc.subjectCaptive breedingen_US
dc.subjectKihansi gorgeen_US
dc.subjectSpray wetlandsen_US
dc.titleActivity patterns and fine-scale resource partitioning in the gregarious Kihansi spray toad Nectophrynoides asperginis in captivityen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.urlDOI: 10.1002/zoo.21163en_US

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