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

Rija, A. A.; Goboro, E. M.; Mwamende, K. A.; Saidi, A.; Kohi, E. M.; Shombe, H. N.

dc.creator	Rija, A. A.
dc.creator	Goboro, E. M.
dc.creator	Mwamende, K. A.
dc.creator	Saidi, A.
dc.creator	Kohi, E. M.
dc.creator	Shombe, H. N.
dc.date	2019-01-04T06:04:22Z
dc.date	2019-01-04T06:04:22Z
dc.date	2014-08-01
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-25T08:50:57Z
dc.date.available	2022-10-25T08:50:57Z
dc.identifier	DOI: 10.1002/zoo.21163
dc.identifier	https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2705
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/90840
dc.description	Zoo Biology, 2014;33(5): 411- 418
dc.description	Understanding 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 rested
dc.format	application/pdf
dc.language	en_US
dc.publisher	Wiley & Sons
dc.subject	Kihansi spray toad
dc.subject	Activity pattern
dc.subject	Captive breeding
dc.subject	Kihansi gorge
dc.subject	Spray wetlands
dc.title	Activity patterns and fine-scale resource partitioning in the gregarious Kihansi spray toad Nectophrynoides asperginis in captivity
dc.type	Article