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Establishing a baseline and faunal history in amphibian monitoring programs: The amphibians of Harris Neck, GA

January 1, 2007

We conducted an intensive inventory of Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge in coastal Georgia to determine the feasibility of establishing an amphibian monitoring program at this location. Thirteen semi-aquatic amphibian species were identified at 21 locations. Amphibian species richness at Harris Neck was similar to that of nearby barrier islands. The amphibian fauna of Harris Neck has long been affected by human-induced landscape changes, including the inadvertent introduction of tadpoles from distant fish hatcheries and the creation of artificial impoundments. Land-use history provides important information necessary to understand current amphibian distribution, especially when census data are used to establish a baseline from which to monitor future status and trends.

Publication Year 2007
Title Establishing a baseline and faunal history in amphibian monitoring programs: The amphibians of Harris Neck, GA
DOI 10.1656/1528-7092(2007)6[125:EABAFH]2.0.CO;2
Authors C. K. Dodd, W.J. Barichivich
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Southeastern Naturalist
Index ID 70029761
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse