Pond edge vegetation influences movement and spatial ecology in the Monkey leaf frog (Phyllomedusa iheringii Boulenger, 1885) in Brazilian Pampa grasslands

Pond edge vegetation influences movement and spatial ecology in the Monkey leaf frog (Phyllomedusa iheringii Boulenger, 1885) in Brazilian Pampa grasslands | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 5 June 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Pond edge vegetation influences movement and spatial ecology in the Monkey leaf frog (Phyllomedusa iheringii Boulenger, 1885) in Brazilian Pampa grasslands Authors : Guilherme Franco de Lima 0009-0002-9641-7232 [email protected] , Tiago dos Santos , Michelle Abadie , Rodolfo Pelinson , and Denise Rossa-Feres Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.174914022.22623386/v1 156 views 107 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Understanding the spatial ecology of amphibians is essential for assessing the factors that shape population dynamics and habitat selection in heterogeneous, patchy populations. Monkey leaf frog (Phyllomedusa iheringii Boulenger, 1885) is endemic to the Uruguayan Savanna in Pampa of southernmost Brazil and Uruguay, an ecoregion threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation. This study investigated how breeding pond features influence displacement among ponds, breeding pond temporal occupancy, and abundance in P. iheringii. Field surveys were conducted over three reproductive periods (2018–2021) in 12 permanent ponds, using individual photo-identification to track individual movements. Our results indicate that the local abundance of individuals significantly influenced emigration rates, with higher densities associated with increased emigration, likely reflecting trade-offs between habitat availability and population density. The percentage of arboreal/shrubby edge vegetation was the strongest predictor of immigration and individual abundance, which in turn increased emigration rates from the pond. The strong influence of pond edge vegetation suggests that the dispersal of individuals relies on visual or chemical cues rather than acoustic conspecific attraction. Breeding pond temporal occupancy was higher in ponds with more individuals, possibly because of the mitigating effect of the abundance of individuals on deleterious stochastic effects. These findings indicate that movement and pond selection in P. iheringii are driven by a combination of local and social factors. The strong association between edge vegetation, abundance of individuals, and immigration rates highlights the importance of preserving edge vegetation to maintain resilient and connected populations. Supplementary Material File (main_document.docx) Download 824.87 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 05 June 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords 1.100: population ecology 1: field of ecology 2.030: dispersal 2.060: metapopulation 2.070: population dynamics 2.080: spatial distribution 2: topic amphibian dispersal breeding site connectivity habitat selection population dynamics temporal occupancy Authors Affiliations Guilherme Franco de Lima 0009-0002-9641-7232 [email protected] Universidade Estadual Paulista View all articles by this author Tiago dos Santos Universidade Federal de Santa Maria View all articles by this author Michelle Abadie Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade View all articles by this author Rodolfo Pelinson Universidade Estadual de Campinas View all articles by this author Denise Rossa-Feres Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 156 views 107 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Guilherme Franco de Lima, Tiago dos Santos, Michelle Abadie, et al. 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