Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4385467 Biological Conservation 2012 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Comparing historical and recent species range sizes can detect declining species. ► We tested methods for managing variable sampling intensities during comparisons. ► The best method for measuring range change was a mathematical correction factor. ► According to this method, 60.2% of South African frog ranges have contracted.
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Methods to detect species range size change from biological atlas data: A comparison using the South African Frog Atlas Project
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