Comparing riparian area metrics to aquatic biological condition metrics A only 21.5% of EPT variation can be explained by live fence connectivity (R2 = 0.215, p = 0.039). Shannon Diversity increases as B Riparian Area Carbon (MgC/ha) (p = 0.031, R2 = 0.232) and C Total Carbon (MgC/ha) (p = 0.039, R2 = 0.216) increases. Increased Total Carbon predicts a higher D EPT Index (R2 = 0.222, p = 0.036) and E EPT Index no H (R2 = 0.205, p = 0.045).

 
 
  Part of: Portmann JM, Davenport GH, Starinchak BH, Griscom HP (2024) A preliminary assessment of water quality in silvopastoral systems of Panama’s dry tropical forest. In: Lipińska M, Lopez-Selva MM, Sierra JM (Eds) Biodiversity research in Central America. Neotropical Biology and Conservation 19(2): 223-233. https://doi.org/10.3897/neotropical.19.e111865