Neotropical Frogs in Hawaii: Status and Management Options for an Unusual Introduced Pest
Campbell E and Krauss F. 2002. Neotropical Frogs in Hawaii: Status and Management Options for an Unusual Introduced Pest. Pages 316-318. In Campbell EW and Kraus F: Proceedings of the 20th Vertebrate Pest Conference. University of California Davis
Two species of neotropical frog, Eleurtherodactylus coqui and E. planirostris, have been introduced into the state of Hawaii via the horticulutural trade. Siince 1997 frog colonies within the state have rapidly spread from accidental and intentional causes, and frog abundance within colonies has grown rapidly. Within their native range, they may reach densities of 20,000 frogs/ha. Given the current population irruptions of these frogs in Hawaii, similar densities have been reached and exceeded.
- Type
- Conference Proceeding Paper
- Authors
- Campbell, Earl; Krauss, Fred
- Units
- HAVO
- Keywords
- Agriculture, Alien Species, Conservation, Eleutherodactylus, Frogs, Hawaii