Salvator merianae trapping in Georgia, USA
March 10, 2021
Argentine Giant Tegu lizard (Salvator merianae) trap effort and count data collected in southern Georgia, USA in 2019. Non-target species associated with the traps were also documented, as were type of bait used and condition of the traps during trap checks.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Title | Salvator merianae trapping in Georgia, USA |
| DOI | 10.5066/P9GW87JH |
| Authors | Amy A Yackel |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Fort Collins Science Center |
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