Comparing trap and bait efficiency to record the great crested newts (Triturus cristatus)
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F61989592%3A15310%2F23%3A73623102" target="_blank" >RIV/61989592:15310/23:73623102 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.kmae-journal.org/articles/kmae/pdf/2023/01/kmae230051.pdf" target="_blank" >https://www.kmae-journal.org/articles/kmae/pdf/2023/01/kmae230051.pdf</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/kmae/2023022" target="_blank" >10.1051/kmae/2023022</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Comparing trap and bait efficiency to record the great crested newts (Triturus cristatus)
Original language description
A crucial aspect of conservation management for endangered newt species is the establishment of a monitoring methodology and the evaluation of trap efficacy to ensure the accuracy of data collection. In this study, we assessed three funnel trap types (prism shape, umbrella shape, and Ortmann's trap) to capture great crested newts (Triturus cristatus). We also tested three baits (chicken liver, chemical lights in glow sticks, and control traps without bait) and determined the optimal trap control time within a 12 h period. Our findings showed that the umbrella shape trap was most effective, catching five times more newts than the Ortmann's and prism shape traps. Surprisingly, the commonly used prism shape trap performed poorly. Bait type did not significantly impact newt captures compared to control traps. During the 12 h experiment, newts spent the longest time in the chicken liver-baited Ortmann's trap (averaging 4.5 h), while the umbrella shape trap with chicken liver bait had the highest turnover of individuals. We observed no behavioural response from "trap-shy"individuals. This study emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate traps, considering bait choice, and trap control time for effective monitoring of endangered newt populations.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
10618 - Ecology
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2023
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
ISSN
1961-9502
e-ISSN
1961-9502
Volume of the periodical
2023
Issue of the periodical within the volume
424
Country of publishing house
FR - FRANCE
Number of pages
8
Pages from-to
"26-1"-"26-8"
UT code for WoS article
001113971100001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85179781923