EDP Foz-Tua: Large and Medium-sized Mammals (transects): Complementary Studies [2010]
The dataset contains records of large and medium-sized mammals (Mammalia: Carnivora, Cetartiodactyla and Lagomorpha) collected in the lower valley of the River Tua, and included in the Complementary Studies (2009-10) of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Foz Tua Hydroelectric Dam, promoted by EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A. Data were collected between February and March 2010 during field visitis to 40 transects (20 diurnal and 20 nocturnal) with favourable habitats in 20 2x2 km UTM squares on the area of the lower Tua valley directly or indirectly affected by the Foz Tua dam. The presence of individuals was recorded mainly through the detection presence signs such as scats, tracks, rooting/rummages and occaisonally, live individuals (only in the nocturnal transects).
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Identification
- Alternate Identifier
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4eeb051c-b866-4fe5-aac6-65a6cfd3af3d
- Publication Date
- 2019-12-13
- Title
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EDP Foz-Tua: Large and Medium-sized Mammals (transects): Complementary Studies [2010]
- Abstract
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The dataset contains records of large and medium-sized mammals (Mammalia: Carnivora, Cetartiodactyla and Lagomorpha) collected in the lower valley of the River Tua, and included in the Complementary Studies (2009-10) of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Foz Tua Hydroelectric Dam, promoted by EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A. Data were collected between February and March 2010 during field visitis to 40 transects (20 diurnal and 20 nocturnal) with favourable habitats in 20 2x2 km UTM squares on the area of the lower Tua valley directly or indirectly affected by the Foz Tua dam. The presence of individuals was recorded mainly through the detection presence signs such as scats, tracks, rooting/rummages and occaisonally, live individuals (only in the nocturnal transects).
- purpose
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This dataset is part of a broader initiative whereby the company EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A. will make available biodiversity data collected during impact assessment and biological monitoring studies.
- Dataset Language
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ENGLISH
- Dataset Creator
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CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro - João Alexandre Cabral (General Coordinator)
Quinta de Prados
,Vila Real
,5001-801 Vila Real
,PORTUGAL
- Dataset Creator
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CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro - Paulo Barros (Filework Coordinator)
Quinta de Prados
,Vila Real
,5001-801 Vila Real
,PORTUGAL
- Dataset Creator
- Dataset Creator
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CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro - Regina Santos
Quinta dos Prados
,Vila Reakl
,5001-801 Vila Real
,PORTUGAL
- Metadata Provider
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CIBIO-InBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, Universidade do Porto - Tiago Múrias (Researcher)
Campus Agrário de Vairão
,Vairão
,4485-661 Vairão
,PORTUGAL
- Dataset Contact
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EDP - Energias de Portugal - João Madeira (Manager)
Av. 24 de Julho, 12, Torre Nascente, Piso 4
,Lisbon
,1249-300 Lisboa
,PORTUGAL
- Keywords (GBIF Dataset Type Vocabulary: http://rs.gbif.org/vocabulary/gbif/dataset_type.xml)
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Large mammals; carnivores; lagomorphs; suids; occurrence; indirect signs; transects; diurnal; nocturnal
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Geographic Coverage
- Geographic Description
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The data were collected within a 5-km buffer around the valley of the River Tua (Northeast Portugal),up to 50 km from the mouth, in the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães, Alijó, Vila Flor, Murça and Mirandela.
Bounding Box
- West Bounding Coordinate
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-7.539
- East Bounding Coordinate
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-7.149
- North Bounding Coordinate
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41.511
- South Bounding Coordinate
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41.157
Temporal Coverage
Range of Dates
- Begin Date
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2010-02-02
- End Date
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2010-03-25
Taxonomic Coverage
- General Taxonomic Coverage
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The taxonomic coverage of this dataset spans 1 phylum, 1 class, 3 orders, 5 families, 8 genera and 8 species.
Taxonomic Classification
- Taxonomic Rank Name
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Order
- Taxonomic Rank Value
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Carnivora
Taxonomic Classification
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Order
- Taxonomic Rank Value
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Cetartiodactyla
Taxonomic Classification
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Order
- Taxonomic Rank Value
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Lagomorpha
Taxonomic Classification
- Taxonomic Rank Name
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Family
- Taxonomic Rank Value
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Canidae
Taxonomic Classification
- Taxonomic Rank Name
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Family
- Taxonomic Rank Value
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Mustelidae
Taxonomic Classification
- Taxonomic Rank Name
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Family
- Taxonomic Rank Value
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Viverridae
Taxonomic Classification
- Taxonomic Rank Name
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Family
- Taxonomic Rank Value
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Suidae
Taxonomic Classification
- Taxonomic Rank Name
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Family
- Taxonomic Rank Value
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Leporidae
License Information
- Intellectual Rights
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This work is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License
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Additional Metadata
Metadata
GBIF Metadata Block
- Date Stamp
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2021-11-29T09:06:21Z
- Citation
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Cabral J A, Barros P, Vale-Gonçalves H M, Santos R, Múrias T (2019). EDP Foz-Tua: Large and Medium-sized Mammals (transects): Complementary Studies [2010]. EDP - Energias de Portugal. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/tgfkab accessed via GBIF.org on 2021-11-29.
Project
• Project
- Title
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EDP Foz Tua Large and Medium-sized Mammals (transects) - Complementary Studies [2009-10]
Personnel
Individual Name
- Given Name
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João Alexandre
- Surname
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Cabral
- Role
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AUTHOR
Personnel
Individual Name
- Given Name
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Paulo
- Surname
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Barros
- Role
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AUTHOR
Personnel
Individual Name
- Given Name
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Hélia Marisa
- Surname
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Vale-Gonçalves
- Role
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AUTHOR
Personnel
Individual Name
- Given Name
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Regina
- Surname
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Santos
- Role
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AUTHOR
Personnel
Individual Name
- Given Name
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Tiago
- Surname
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Múrias
- Role
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ADMINISTRATIVE_POINT_OF_CONTACT
- Abstract
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The dataset contains records of large and medium-sized mammals (Mammalia: Carnivora, Cetartiodactyla and Lagomorpha) collected in transects along the lower Tua River, and included in the Complementary Studies of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Foz Tua Hydroelectric Dam, promoted by EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A. Data were collected between February and March 2010, during field visits to 40 transects (20 diurnal and 20 nocturnal) with favourable habitats for the target species within a 5-km buffer around the lower Tua River valley. The occurrence of the target taxa was documented through 119 observation events in 24 sampling transects (20 diurnal and four nocturnal). In total, eight taxa were identified to species rank. The most abundant species (>10 signs of presence) were Vulpes vulpes (60), Sus scrofa (21) and Mustela nivalis (11).
- Funding
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The work was funded by EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A.
Study Area Description
- Descriptor
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The study was conducted in part of the sub-basins of river Tua, prior to the construction and subsequent flooding of the lower part of this river valley by the Foz-Tua Hydroelectric Dam. The sampling was centered in suitable habitats for the target species found in a 5-km radius buffer around the future reservoir banks, and up to 50 km from the Tua mouth.
Design Description
- Description
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The objective of the study was to characterize the fauna of large and medium-sized mammals in a buffer of 5 km around the Tua lower valley before the dam construction, and to gather quality data to support the design and implementation of mitigation and/or compensation measures. This methodology was used as a complement to the point counts used in the same dates and for the same group of species.
Methods
• Method
Method Step
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To be completed
Sampling
- Study Extent
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The data were collected within a 5-km buffer around the lower Tua River valley (Northeast Portugal) up to 50 km from the mouth, in the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães, Alijó, Vila Flor, Murça and Mirandela.
- Sampling Description
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Sampling was designed to cover the main habitat types for the target mammal species in and around the lower Tua River valley affected by the Foz-Tua dam (including the reservoir area). Each transect was visited once in the winter (February-March) of 2010. All habitats were searched for identifiable signs of presence (scats, tracks, rooting/rummages) of the target species, or live individuals (in nocturnal transects). Species identifications were made in situ, with the help of appropriate field guides.
qualityControl
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All identifications were performed by qualified technicians.