Abstract
The Tirimbina Biological Reserve is located in the lowlands on the Atlantic versant of Costa Rica. We provide an updated comprehensive herpetofauna species list and summarize the results of all the herpetofauna research conducted at Tirimbina over the last 10 years (2009–2019) across a variety of microhabitats. We also added historical records from occasional sightings and reports from researchers, staff, visitors, interns, fellows, and volunteers since the 1990s. We found 52 amphibian and 78 reptile species on the reserve, including a few species considered at-risk according to the IUCN Red List. We conclude that Tirimbina is a herpetofauna biodiversity hot spot in Costa Rica because it provides unique habitat characteristics for a variety of species, including habitat for both forest and forest-edge specialists.
Highlights
The Tirimbina Biological Reserve (TBR) preserves 345 ha of lowland tropical wet forest, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the tropics (Gentry 1992; Reserva Tirimbina 2020)
The Tirimbina Biological Reserve is located in the lowlands on the Atlantic versant of Costa Rica
Specimens were seen in a variety of habitats, such as primary forests, secondary forests, cacao plantation, open grassy areas, garden, riparian forests along streams, the Tirimbina River, permanent and temporal small ponds formed by river floods, and temporal swamps formed by water runoff (Table 1)
Summary
The Tirimbina Biological Reserve (TBR) preserves 345 ha of lowland tropical wet forest, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the tropics (Gentry 1992; Reserva Tirimbina 2020). Several research projects have been completed since by TBR staff and Costa Rican and international researchers, who worked independently or in collaboration with TBR. This study aims to provide an updated species list for amphibians and reptiles of TBR. This list is based on formal species inventories, research studies, and incidental sightings from researchers, staff, visitors, interns, fellows and volunteers
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