The biology of amphibians and reptiles in old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest.

A.P. Blaustein; J.J. Beatty; D.H. Olson; R.M. Storm

doi:10.2737/PNW-GTR-337

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The biology of amphibians and reptiles in old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest.

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Authors:

A.P. Blaustein, J.J. Beatty, D.H. Olson, R.M. Storm

Year:

1995

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-GTR-337

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-337. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 98 p

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Abstract

The amphibian and reptile fauna of older forest ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest includes several endemic species, species with unique behavioral and ecological characteristics, and species whose populations have been in decline in recent years. We review the biology of these species and include information on their distinguishing characteristics, behavior, and ecology. Herpetofaunal associations with forest characteristics and the impact of habitat loss are addressed.

Keywords

Amphibian, reptile, old-growth forest, Pacific Northwest, ecology

Citation

Blaustein, A.P.; Beatty, J.J.; Olson, D.H.; Storm, R.M. 1995. The biology of amphibians and reptiles in old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-337. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 98 p