Evaluating retention of Subcutaneous Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT Tag) to individually identify captive Lake Pátzcuaro salamanders Ambystoma dumerilii

Authors

  • Adam Bland Chester Zoo
  • Gerardo Garcia Chester Zoo
  • Omar Dominguez 2. Laboratorio de Biología Acuática, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, Michoacán, México.
  • Rodolfo Perez Laboratorio de Biología Acuática, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, Michoacán, México.
  • Richard Preziosi School of Biological and Marine Sciences, The University of Plymouth, UK.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19227/jzar.v13i3.904

Keywords:

Ambystoma dumerilii, amphibians, marking technique, PIT tag

Abstract

Ambystoma dumerilii is a Critically Endangered amphibian endemic to a single lake in Mexico. The species is the focus of conservation efforts which include individuals maintained in captivity for captive breeding. To manage captive colonies effectively, and to monitor the wild population, a means of individual identification is required. This study marked N=80 captive individuals subcutaneously with a passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag to monitor the rate of retention. Body weight and behavioural observations were used to monitor the impact on the individual. Tag retention was 97.5 % across the population with no observable health impacts noted.

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Published

31-07-2025

How to Cite

Bland, A., Garcia, G., Dominguez, O., Perez, R., & Preziosi, R. (2025). Evaluating retention of Subcutaneous Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT Tag) to individually identify captive Lake Pátzcuaro salamanders Ambystoma dumerilii. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research, 13(3), 186–191. https://doi.org/10.19227/jzar.v13i3.904

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)

Section

Evidence Based Practice

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