Herpetofauna Inventory
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Importance / IssuesAmphibian declines have been documented throughout western North America and include several species in the Klamath region (e.g., Cascades frog, California red-legged frog). Status and trends for reptiles are even less known than amphibians for most Klamath parks. For example, the western pond turtle may also be in decline in parts of the region. The eastern bullfrog is a non-native species that is now common throughout the west; this frog is believed to have detrimental effects on native frogs and the western pond turtle. However, we need empirical evidence to establish cause-and-effect relationships between introduced species and native wildlife. In many cases, we lack basic information on distribution and abundance of resident species of herpetofauna. |
 ObjectivesThe first objective was to efficiently document the herpetofauna in each park. The second objective was to develop distribution and abundance data for species of special concern. The third objective was to document biodiversity in wetland and aquatic habitats of the parks. ParksCrater Lake National Park Project StatusCompleted Amphibian species are now being monitored as part of our Lakes and Stream Water Quality and Aquatic Communities monitoring project. |