2015
DOI: 10.1146/annurev-environ-102014-021358
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State of the World's Amphibians

Abstract: The Anthropocene is characterized by a widespread biodiversity crisis that is rivaling prehistoric mass extinctions. Amphibians are the most threatened class of vertebrates. In addition to traditional threats such as land-use conversion and pollution, climate change and introduced diseases are expected to further reduce amphibian biodiversity. The fungal disease chytridiomycosis has caused the rapid extirpation of tens to possibly hundreds of amphibian species. Recent advances have revealed a deep evolutionary… Show more

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“…boylii extirpations from southern California. Responses centered around several common hypotheses of amphibian declines, including chytridiomycosis, pet trade, exotic species, and climate change (Catenazzi, ); however, two relatively unique threats emerged: increased recreational use of habitats and extreme flooding (Table ). Three respondents reported observing the localized extirpation of once‐abundant R .…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…boylii extirpations from southern California. Responses centered around several common hypotheses of amphibian declines, including chytridiomycosis, pet trade, exotic species, and climate change (Catenazzi, ); however, two relatively unique threats emerged: increased recreational use of habitats and extreme flooding (Table ). Three respondents reported observing the localized extirpation of once‐abundant R .…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Tackling amphibian declines has been challenging, as it appears that there is not a single cause for the phenomenon, but rather an interaction of multiple stressors (Bishop et al, ; Catenazzi, ; Hayes, Falso, Gallipeau, & Stice, ). However, many initiatives have been put in place including the IUCN Global Amphibian Assessment in 2004 (Stuart et al, ); the creation of the Amphibian Ark and the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group in 2006; the production of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan in 2007 (Gascon et al, ); and the formation of the Amphibian Survival Alliance in 2011 (Bishop et al, ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Amphibians are the most threatened class of vertebrates in the midst of the biodiversity crisis the world is currently experiencing (Stuart et al., ). Underlying factors such as loss of habitat, pollution and infectious disease are continuously pressuring the survival of amphibian populations and species around the world (Catenazzi, ). Among the major infectious diseases, negatively impacting amphibian survival in the wild is the recently described chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans ( Bsal ), which like its closest relative Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ( Bd ), is able to cause the lethal skin disease chytridiomycosis in amphibians (Longcore, Pessier, & Nichols, ; Martel et al., ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%