Chiricahua leopard frog status in the Galiuro Mountains, Arizona, with a monitoring framework for the species' entire range

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  • Authors: Jones, Lawrence L. C.; Sredl, Michael J.
  • Publication Year: 2005
  • Publication Series: Proceedings (P)
  • Source: In: Gottfried, Gerald J.; Gebow, Brooke S.; Eskew, Lane G.; Edminster, Carleton B., comps. Connecting mountain islands and desert seas: biodiversity and management of the Madrean Archipelago II. Proc. RMRS-P-36. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station: 88-91

Abstract

The Chiricahua leopard frog (Rana chiricahuensis) was historically widespread in suitable habitat throughout its range. Reports of recent population declines led to inventories of Chiricahua leopard frog localities. Surveys reported here establish a new baseline of occurrence in the Galiuros: only two of 21 historical localities were found to be occupied in 2003. One of these sites may represent the only source population for the species in that mountain range. The species’ reduced occurrence in the Galiuros may reflect its situation elsewhere. To aid in tracking recovery action efficacy, we offer a framework for future monitoring of this threatened species.

  • Citation: Jones, Lawrence L. C.; Sredl, Michael J. 2005. Chiricahua leopard frog status in the Galiuro Mountains, Arizona, with a monitoring framework for the species'' entire range. In: Gottfried, Gerald J.; Gebow, Brooke S.; Eskew, Lane G.; Edminster, Carleton B., comps. Connecting mountain islands and desert seas: biodiversity and management of the Madrean Archipelago II. Proc. RMRS-P-36. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station: 88-91
  • Keywords: Rana chiricahuensis, surveys, inventories, monitoring, population decrease, threatened species
  • Posted Date: June 8, 2006
  • Modified Date: August 3, 2007

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