Fampidirana: Ny Amphibia - Gondwana Conservation and Research PDF

[PDF] Fampidirana: Ny Amphibia - Gondwana Conservation and Research

Habitat Destruction and Alteration

Land-use change is a key reason for the loss of global biodiversity and is the most obvious cause of amphibian declines in the United States (e.g., Bodinof Jachowski and Hopkins 2018, Haggerty et al. 2019). Destroying habitat directly eliminates populations and increases the isolation of remaining populations in a landscape. When the space between ...

Introduced Species

Many species of plants and animals around the world are now found in areas outside their natural range. Some of these introduced species become invasive and cause can have both direct and indirect negative effects on amphibians. For example, the introduction of sport fish to formerly fishless habitats is a major concern for amphibians in the wester...

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Why are amphibian populations declining?

Amphibian populations world-wide are declining for reasons that include disease, habitat loss, and invasive species. Our research addresses these threats as part of the Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (ARMI), a nationwide, federally funded program.

Are amphibian genomes poised for rapid expansion?

A complete review of amphibian NCBI resources indicates that genomic data are poised for rapid expansion, but amphibian genomes pose significant challenges. A review of recent conservation literature and cataloged threats on 1,261 species highlight the need to address land use change and disease using adaptive management strategies.

Is database integration important for amphibian research and conservation?

We underscore the importance of database integration for advancing amphibian research and conservation and suggest other understudied or imperiled clades would benefit from similar assessments.