Preliminary Amphibian Health Survey in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Glenney GW, Julian JT, Quartz WM. 2010. Preliminary Amphibian Health Survey in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 22:102-114
A sample of 111 amphibians, including red-spotted newts, gray tree frogs, wood frogs, and spring peepers collected from seven different sites were screened for Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and viral pathogens. Two pathogens of concern were found: a ranavirus and a mesomycetozoan.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Glenney, Gavin; Julian, James; Quartz, William
- Units
- DEWA
- Keywords
- Amphibians, Batrachochytrium., Ichthyophonus, mesomycetozoan, Ranavirus
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Infestations and Disease | Animal Diseases , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Amphibians and Reptiles