Amphibian and reptile diversity in the
Sumter National Forest of South Carolina
Brian
S. Metts and John P. Nestor
University of Georgia
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Drawer E
Aiken, SC 29802
Abstract
Species distribution information is important from a conservation and
management perspective. However, distribution data is limited for many
amphibian and reptile species in the southeastern United States. Specifically,
the distribution of herpetofauna in South Carolina is not well documented.
Coverboards and area searches were used to document amphibian and reptile
presence and abundance at 22 locations in the Sumter National Forest in
South Carolina. County of capture for all species, new county records
for three species, and a new location of a South Carolina endangered species
were reported. Information gained is important in making sound land management
decisions.
Keywords
Amphibians; National Forest; Plethodon websteri; reptiles
SREL Reprint #2895
Metts, B.
S. and J. P. Nestor 2005. Amphibian and reptile diversity in the Sumter
National Forest of South Carolina. Journal of the North Carolina Academy
of Science 121:117-124.
