Survey of Chytridiomycosis in the Presidio of San Francisco’s Amphibian Populations
Young J. Survey of Chytridiomycosis in the Presidio of San Francisco’s Amphibian Populations
Surveys for chytrid fungus (Bd) took place in 2013 and 2014 resulting in 114 and 229 samples respectively. Three species of terrestrial salamanders and one aquatic breeding frog were sampled. 2013 terrestrial salamander Bd prevalence was 16.9%, while 90% for frogs. In 2014 only frogs and one salamander species tested positive, at 35.7% and 2.8% respectively. Due to few positives, analyses of behavioral associations and disease dynamics were not possible.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Young, Jonathan
- Keywords
- chytrid fungus amphibian presidio san francisco chtridiomycosis frog salamander
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Infestations and Disease | Animal Diseases , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Amphibians and Reptiles