From 2002-2006, we used a variety of sampling techniques to survey the amphibians and water chemistry of Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge in Florida's Big Bend region. We recorded 23 amphibian species, 19 frogs and 4 salamanders. Species richness was lower than in areas of the coastal Big Bend region to the north. Amphibians occupied a wide variety of habitats and appeared tolerant of the generally acidic conditions of many of the wetlands. Although additional species may yet be found in LSNWR, this survey provides a historic baseline for assessing future status and trends of amphibian populations.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Title | Establishing a baseline: the amphibians of Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, Dixie and Levy Counties, Florida |
| DOI | 10.5066/F7M32T1C |
| Authors | C.K. Jr. Dodd, W. Barichivich, Steve A. Johnson, Margaret G. Aresco, Jennifer S. Staiger |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |