Olympic National Park Amphibian Surveys - Seeps

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Title: Olympic National Park Amphibian Surveys - Seeps

Abstract:

This database contains amphibian records and habitat information from a survey of seep habitats in Olympic National Park, 1996-1998.

1. How should this data set be cited?

   Adams, Michael J. , Unpublished Material, Olympic National Park Amphibian Surveys - Seeps.

2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

   West_Bounding_Coordinate: -124.3333

   East_Bounding_Coordinate: -123.1667

   North_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.08333

   South_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.5

   Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Olympic National Park

3. What does it look like?

4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

   Beginning_Date: 1996

   Ending_Date: 1998

   Currentness_Reference: Observed

5. What is the general form of this data set?

   Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Database

6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
   1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

   2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

   SEEPS

   Microsoft Access Table - detailing data collected at unique seeps that showed surface water, but no channel. (Source: software generated)

   ASPECT

   compass direction slope is facing (Source: measured)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	360
   Units:	degrees

   DRAINAGE

   drainage name (Source: user-defined)

   name of stream

   GRADIENT

   steepness of seep in percent ((rise/run)* 100). Overhangs had values greater than 100% (Source: measured)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	no limit
   Units:	percent

   ID

   A unique number generated by the database to identify each row in the table. (Source: user-defined)

   integer index value

   SITENAME

   site identifier (Source: user-defined)

   unique combination of text and numbers to identify each seep

   SITENUM

   unique number for each seep surveyed (Source: user-defined)

   integer index value

   UTME

   universal transverse mercator easting value (Source: measured)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	5,000,000
   Units:	meters

   UTMN

   universal transverse mercator northing value (Source: measured)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	no limit
   Units:	meters

   SEEP SURVEY

   Microsoft Access table detailing data collected in each seep survey. (Source: software generated)

   AIRTEMP

   air temperature in Celsius (Source: measured)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	50
   Units:	degrees Celcius

   CANCOV

   canopy cover in percent (Source: user-defined)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	100
   Units:	percent

   DATE

   date of survey (Source: user-defined)

   date value

   END

   time at end of survey in 24 hour format (Source: user-defined)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	2400
   Units:	hours

   SITENAME

   unique number for each seep surveyed (Source: user-defined)

   integer index value

   START

   time at start of survey in 24 hour format (Source: user-defined)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	2400
   Units:	hours

   SUB1, SUB2, SUB3

   Code for primary (SUB1), secondary (SUB2), and tertiary (SUB3) substrates. (Source: user-defined)

   Value	Definition
   1	silt or clay
   2	fine sand (1mm)
   3	coarse sand (1-2 mm)
   4	Gravel 1 (3-4 mm)
   5	Gravel 2 (5-8 mm)
   6	Gravel 3 (9-16 mm)
   7	Gravel 4 (17-32 mm)
   8	Pebble (33-64 mm)
   9	Small cobble (65-160 mm)
   10	Large cobble (161-256 mm)
   11	Boulder (>256 mm)
   12	wood
   13	bark
   14	soil
   15	vegetation
   16	leaf litter

   SURVID

   a unique number for each survey of a seep (Source: user-defined)

   integer index value

   TIMECAP1

   Time in minutes to the capture of the first amphibian (Source: user-defined)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	1
   Maximum:	no limit
   Units:	minutes

   TIMECAP2

   Time in minutes to the capture of the second amphibian (Source: user-defined)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	1
   Maximum:	no limit
   Units:	minutes

   WATERTEM

   temperature of the water in Celsius (Source: measured)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	30
   Units:	degrees Celcius

   SEEP CAPTURES

   Microsoft access table detailing data pertaining to each amphibian captured in a seep. (Source: software generated)

   CAPID

   A unique number identifying each capture record (Source: user-defined)

   integer index value

   CAPNUM

   Sequential numbering of captures within each survey (Source: user-defined)

   integer index value

   FL

   Front-leg length of the amphibian (Source: user-defined)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	13
   Units:	millimeters

   HDWIDTH

   Head width of the amphibian (Source: user-defined)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	13
   Units:	millimeters

   HL

   Hind-leg length of the amphibian (Source: user-defined)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	22
   Units:	millimeters

   SEX

   Sex of the amphibian captured (Source: user-defined)

   Value	Definition
   U	Unknown
   M	Male
   F	Female

   SITENUM

   unique number for each seep survey record (Source: user-defined)

   integer index value

   SPECIES

   A four letter code for the species of amphibian captured (Source: user-defined)

   Value	Definition
   ASTR	Ascaphus truei
   DICO	Dicamptodon copei
   RHOL	Rhyacotriton olympicus
   PLVA	Plethodon vandykei
   PLVE	Plethodon vehiculum
   BUBO	Bufo boreas
   RAAU	Rana aurora
   RACA	Rana cascadae

   STAGE

   Stage of the amphibian captured (Source: user-defined)

   Value	Definition
   A	Adult
   L	Larvae
   M	Metamorph
   N	Neotene
   SA	Subadult
   U	Unknown

   SURVID

   a unique number for each survey record (Source: user-defined)

   integer index value

   SVLENGTH

   Snout-vent length of the amphibian (Source: user-defined)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	91
   Units:	millimeters

   TOTLGTH

   Total length of the amphibian (Source: user-defined)

   Range of values
   Minimum:	0
   Maximum:	162
   Units:	millimeters

8. What biological taxa does this data set concern?

   Taxonomy:

   Keywords/Taxon:

   Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

   Taxonomic_Keywords: amphibians

   Taxonomic_Keywords: animals

   Taxonomic_System:

   Classification_System/Authority:

   Classification_System_Citation:

   Citation_Information:

   Originator: Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles

   Publication_Date: 2001

   Title: Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles

   Identification_Reference:

   Citation_Information:

   Originator: Nussbaum, R.A. , E.D. Brodie, and R.M. Storm

   Publication_Date: 1983

   Title: Amphibians and Reptiles of the Pacific Northwest

   Edition: First

   Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

   Publication_Information:

   Publication_Place: Moscow, Idaho

   Publisher: University of Idaho Press

   Other_Citation_Details: pg. 332

   Identifier:

   Contact_Information:

   Contact_Person_Primary:

   Contact_Person: Michael J. Adams

   Contact_Position: Wildlife Biologist

   Contact_Address:

   Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address

   Address:

   USGS-FRESC
   3200 SW Jefferson Way
   

   City: Corvallis

   State_or_Province: Oregon

   Postal_Code: 97331

   Country: USA

   Contact_Voice_Telephone: 541-754-4718

   Taxonomic_Procedures:

   Keyed all animals to species using memorized characteristics derived from keys.

   Taxonomic_Completeness: complete

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Animal

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Division

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Chordata

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Class

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Vertebrata

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Order

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Amphibia

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Plethodontidae

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Plethodon

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

   Taxon_Rank_Value: vehiculum

   Applicable_Common_Name: western red-backed salamander

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

   Taxon_Rank_Value: vandykei

   Applicable_Common_Name: Van Dyke's salamander

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Ascaphidae

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Ascaphus

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

   Taxon_Rank_Value: truei

   Applicable_Common_Name: tailed frog

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Dicamptodontidae

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Dicamptodon

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

   Taxon_Rank_Value: copei

   Applicable_Common_Name: Cope's giant salamander

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Rhyacotritonidae

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

   Taxon_Rank_Value: Rhyacotriton

   Taxonomic_Classification:

   Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

   Taxon_Rank_Value: olympicus

1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
   • Michael J. Adams

2. Who also contributed to the data set?

   R. Bruce Bury, Don Major, Patrick Loafman

3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

   Michael J. Adams
   Wildlife Biologist
   USGS-FRESC
   3200 SW Jefferson Way
   Corvallis, Oregon 97331
   USA
   

   541-754-4718 (voice)
   

These data were collected to determine the distribution of amphibians in Olympic National Park. Data are also used to for a preliminary assessment of habitat associations.

1. What methods were used to collect the data?

   Method 0 of 1

   Type: Field

   Workers walked trails that go up main drainages in the park in September and October. They identified seeps and recorded the position of seeps along the trail. We randomly chose approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of the identified seeps to survey the following year. To survey a seep, two workers searched seep for amphibians by turning over rocks and debris that could be returned to their orginal position. They searched for 15 minutes or until 50% of the seep had been searched.

   From what previous works were the data drawn?

   How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

   Date: Unknown (process 1 of 1)

   This is original data.

1. How well have the observations been checked?

   The data were entered once with no controls. They were checked for logical consistancy by generating summary lists, and checking value ranges.

2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

   Locations were taken from USGS 1:24000 maps or from a USGS hydrology GIS layor.

3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

   Locations were taken from USGS 1:24000 maps or from a USGS hydrology GIS layor.

4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

   All data collected were entered.

5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

   Data were checked for logical consistancy by generating summary lists, and checking value ranges.

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints: None

Dates:

Last modified: 20-May-1999
Last Reviewed: 04-Jun-1999

Metadata author:

Michael J. Adams
Wildlife Biologist
USGS-FRESC
3200 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
USA

541-754-4718 (voice)

Metadata standard:

NBII Content Standard for National Biological Information Infrastructure Metadata (FGDC-STD-001.1-1999)