Amphibian Habitat Preferences among Artificial Ponds in the Palouse Region of Northern Idaho

Amphibian abundance and diversity in northern Idaho, specifically the Palouse region, are poorly documented. In the eastern Palouse, artificial ponds have assumed an important role in amphibian conservation, for over 1500 artificial ponds have been created and 97% of the natural wetlands have been e...

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Published in:Journal of herpetology 1999-06, Vol.33 (2), p.298-303
Main Authors: Monello, Ryan J., Wright, R. Gerald
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amphibia
Amphibians
Animal reproduction
Conservation
Fish
Freshwater
Frogs
Habitat preferences
Larvae
Ponds
Predators
Tadpoles
USA, Idaho
Vegetation
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Summary:Amphibian abundance and diversity in northern Idaho, specifically the Palouse region, are poorly documented. In the eastern Palouse, artificial ponds have assumed an important role in amphibian conservation, for over 1500 artificial ponds have been created and 97% of the natural wetlands have been eliminated (Black et al., in press). The extent to which these ponds support amphibians has not been studied in this environment heavily influenced by human activities. The purposes of this study are to: (1) determine the amphibian species composition and reproductive status in artificial ponds in the eastern region of the Palouse, and (2) determine if specific habitat features can explain the occurrence and reproductive status of each amphibian species found.
ISSN:0022-1511
1937-2418
DOI:10.2307/1565727