Abstract
Information is given on the distribution and ecology of amphibians in the Pollino National Park, based on a summary of the data contained in the Herpetology Laboratory database at the Ecology Department (University of Calabria) and updated with information obtained during recent sampling. A total of 412 stations was monitored revealing the presence of 11 amphibian species. Two of these (Bombina pachypus, Salamandrina terdigitata) are included in annex II and six (Rana italica, R. dalmatina, Hyla intermedia, Bufo viridis, Triturus italicus, T. carnifex) in annex IV of the ‘Habitat’ directive. Some species represent interesting Italian (T. carnifex, H. intermedia), Apennine (B. pachypus, R. italica, S. terdigitata) and southern Italian (T. italicus) endemisms, which further valorize the heritage of the Park's fauna. For each species the state of conservation was checked and evaluated in order to propose suitable strategies for protection.
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