Herpetofauna survey of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Meade LS. 2003. Herpetofauna survey of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Third Rock Consultants, LLC. Lexington, KY
This report summarizes results of an amphibian and reptile survey conduted in 2003 at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Previously selected random plots along with specialized habitats were searched for amphibians and reptiles. Specialized habitats included streams, floodplains, mountain meadows, caves, cliffs, bogs, and man-made structures. A total of 160 individual amphibians and reptiles (exclusive of large frog choruses), representing 35 species were recorded using area-constrained searches of random plots and specialized habitats, placement of atrificial cover boards, night driving, and incidential observations. Observed species included 14 salamanders, 9 frogs and toads, 9 snakes, 2 lizards, and 1 turtle.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Meade, Leslie
- Date of Issue
- 2003-11-01
- Publisher
- Third Rock Consultants, LLC
- Units
- CUGA , CUPN
- Keywords
- Amphibian, Amphibian and Reptile Inventory, Fauna, Herp, Herp inventory, Herps Inventory Reports, Inventory, Reptile, Vertebrate