Amphibians and land use in the Chihuahuan Desert border region

Paulette L. Ford; Deborah M. Finch

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Amphibians and land use in the Chihuahuan Desert border region

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Authors:

Paulette L. Ford, Deborah M. Finch

Year:

1999

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Barlow, J. C.; Miller, D. J., editors. Fourth Symposium on Resources of the Chihuahuan Desert Region; 1993 September 30-October 1; El Paso, TX. Fort Davis, TX: Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute: 111: 69-82.

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Abstract

The pressures of growing borderland populations, increased land use, and Increased water use are threatening amphibians in the Chihuahuan Desert border area. In this paper, we describe potential direct threats such as loss or contamination of aquatic habitats, and indirect threats such as the sublethal effects of pesticides on developing larvae and tadpoles. More research is needed on amphibians of the Chihuahuan Desert region to develop guidelines for managing the natural resources of the region in ways that benefit both wildlife and humans.

Keywords

amphibians, land use, Chihuahuan Desert

Citation

Ford, Paulette L.; Finch, Deborah M. 1999. Amphibians and land use in the Chihuahuan Desert border region. In: Barlow, J. C.; Miller, D. J., editors. Fourth Symposium on Resources of the Chihuahuan Desert Region; 1993 September 30-October 1; El Paso, TX. Fort Davis, TX: Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute: 111: 69-82.