The state of amphibians in the United States

E. Muths; M. J. Adams; E. H. C. Grant; D. Miller; P. S. Corn; L. C. Ball

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The state of amphibians in the United States

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Authors:

E. Muths, M. J. Adams, E. H. C. Grant, D. Miller, P. S. Corn, L. C. Ball

Year:

2012

Type:

Miscellaneous

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Fact Sheet 2012-3092. Reston, VA: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative. 4 p.

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Abstract

More than 25 years ago, scientists began to identify unexplained declines in amphibian populations around the world. Much has been learned since then, but amphibian declines have not abated and the interactions among the various threats to amphibians are not clear. Amphibian decline is a problem of local, national, and international scope that can affect ecosystem function, biodiversity, and commerce. This fact sheet provides a snapshot of the state of the amphibians and introduces examples to illustrate the range of issues in the United States.

Keywords

amphibian populations, decline

Citation

Muths, E.; Adams, M. J.; Grant, E. H. C.; Miller, D.; Corn, P. S.; Ball, L. C. 2012. The state of amphibians in the United States. Fact Sheet 2012-3092. Reston, VA: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative. 4 p.