A three-year Herpetofauna survey from one of the largest remnants of the Atlantic Rainforest Biome (Reserva Natural Vale)

Here we present a three-year survey of amphibian and reptile species registered in the Vale Natural Reserve (VNR), located north Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil. The VNR, along with Sooretama Biological (SBR) other surrounding areas, form forest block that constitutes one largest remnants continuous Atlantic Forest biome. We systematically sampled herpetofauna community from 2015 to 2018, using method active search 27 plots RAPELD distributed different types vegetation area. recorded 39 amphibians belonging order Anura, seven families 40 reptiles 20 three orders: Crocodylia, Testudines Squamata. supplementation samplings those records occasional encounters was important for region's herpetofauna, mainly reptiles. added four (two lizards, amphisbaenid snake) known list VNR-SBR block: Micrablepharus maximiliani, Strobilurus torquatus, Amphisbaena alba Tantilla sp. demonstrated VNR contains high richness reptiles, number anurans being endemic inventory provided most current approximation composition existing at Reserve, since period gathering is quite recent (2015-2018). Also, it brings knowledge some parameters as not only whole area but also its types, no inclusion environments outside this reserve. Furthermore, presence threatened species, addition list, potential new occur, reinforce role an protection biodiversity Forest.