Composition of herpetofauna in the ecotone between the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest with ecotourism activity around the Itambé Cave and Waterfall, Altinópolis – SP

São Paulo state is renowned for its extensive research on herpetofauna. However, there are still unexplored areas within the state, creating knowledge gaps in biodiversity. This study focused Itambé cave and waterfall Altinópolis, Paulo, which an ecotone between Cerrado Atlantic Forest popular among ecotourists. The aimed to describe herpetofauna composition this area. Data collection occurred from April 2022 January 2023, utilizing various methods. assessed influence of climate variables seasons species richness abundance. findings identified eight distributed across six genera. Among them, three lizard five anuran were classified as generalists. Lizard peaked winter, while was highest spring. Precipitation significantly influenced abundance throughout data period. Lizards evenly Forest, anurans predominantly found Forest. highlights diverse present region. all encountered generalists, suggesting potential human activity impacts with specific habitat requirements.