Friday, July 25, 2008
Fungus That Causes Amphibian Disease Detected in Danish Frogs
Some amphibian population declines have been attributed to a fungal disease that affects the skin of amphibians. The fungus has been spreading around the world for the last century, and determining the extent of the fungus is important for resource managers. Previous studies revealed the presence of the fungus in several amphibian species in Europe. USGS scientists Michael Adams, Stephanie Galvan, and a collaborator report recent findings from a survey of two frog species in Denmark. The fungus was detected in one frog in each species, and no dead or sick frogs were encountered. Further surveys would help to determine the extent of the fungus in Denmark.
Scalera, R., Adams, M.J., Galvan, S.K., 2008, Occurrence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in amphibian populations in Denmark: Herpetological Review, v. 39, no. 2, p. 199-200. [FullText] Catalog No: 1980
Contact:
Michael
Adams,
FRESC,
541-758-8857,
mjadams@usgs.gov
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