Oyler-McCance, S.J. 1999. Genetic and habitat factors underlying conservation strategies for Gunnison sage grouse [Dissert]. Fort Collins, CO: Colorado State University. 162 p.
Sara Oyler-McCance, Ph.D.
Biography
Dr. Sara J. Oyler-McCance is a research geneticist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at the Fort Collins Science Center (FORT). She has worked for USGS since 1999 as a conservation geneticist leading the Molecular Ecology Lab at FORT. She applies genetic and genomic technologies to address a variety of complex questions and conservation issues facing the management of the Nation's fish and wildlife resources. Current and past studies have provided information to assess taxonomic boundaries, inform listing decisions made under the Endangered Species Act, identify unique or genetically depauperate populations, estimate population size or survival rates, develop management or recovery plans, breed wildlife in captivity, relocate wildlife from one location to another, and assess the effects of environmental change.
Education
- Ph.D. in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University, 1999
- M.S. in Wildlife Biology, University of Maine, 1993
- B.S. in Biology, University of Michigan, 1991
Affiliations
- Affiliate Faculty, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, Colorado State University
- Affiliate Faculty, Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, Colorado State University
Science and Products
Year Published: 2005
A multilocus population genetic survey of greater sage-grouse across their range
The distribution and abundance of the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) have declined dramatically, and as a result the species has become the focus of conservation efforts. We conducted a range-wide genetic survey of the species which included 46 populations and over 1000 individuals using both mitochondrial sequence data and data...
Oyler-McCance, Sara J.; Taylor, S.E.; Quinn, T.W.Attribution: Fort Collins Science Center, Ecosystems
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A multilocus population genetic survey of greater sage-grouse across their range; 2005; Article; Journal; Molecular Ecology; Oyler-McCance, S.J.; Taylor,S.E.; Quinn, T.W.
Year Published: 2005
Characterization of microsatellite loci isolated in midget-faded rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridis concolor)
Primers for five polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed for the midget faded rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis concolor), a rare subspecies of western rattlesnake (Crotalus viridus) found only in parts of Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. Five polymorphic microsatellites were isolated, four of which had relatively high levels of diversity (eight to...
Oyler-McCance, Sara J.; St. John, J.; Parker, J.M.; Anderson, S.H.Attribution: Fort Collins Science Center, Ecosystems
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Characterization of microsatellite loci isolated in midget-faded rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridis concolor); 2005; Article; Journal; Molecular Ecology Notes; Oyler-McCance, S.J.; St. John, J.; Parker, J.M.; Anderson, S.H.
Year Published: 2005
Population genetic analysis of Mountain Plover using mitochondrial DNA sequence data
Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus) distribution and abundance have been reduced drastically in the past 30 years and the conversion of shortgrass prairie to agriculture has caused breeding populations to become geographically isolated. This, coupled with the fact that Mountain Plovers are thought to show fidelity to breeding grounds, leads to...
Oyler-McCance, S.J.; St. John, J.; Knopf, F.L.; Quinn, T.W.Attribution: Fort Collins Science Center, Ecosystems
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Population genetic analysis of Mountain Plover using mitochondrial DNA sequence data; 2005; Article; Journal; Condor, The; Oyler-McCance, S.J.; St. John, J.; Knopf, F.L.; Quinn, T.W.
Year Published: 2005
Population genetics of Gunnison sage-grouse: Implications for management
The newly described Gunnison sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus) is a species of concern for management because of marked declines in distribution and abundance due to the loss and fragmentation of sagebrush habitat. This has caused remaining populations to be unusually small and isolated. We utilized mitochondrial DNA sequence data and data from 8...
Oyler-McCance, S.J.; St. John, J.; Taylor, S.E.; Apa, A.D.; Quinn, T.W.Attribution: Fort Collins Science Center, Ecosystems
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Population genetics of Gunnison sage-grouse: implications for management; 2005; Article; Journal; Journal of Wildlife Management; Oyler-McCance, S.J.; St. John, J.; Taylor, S.E.; Apa, A.D.; Quinn,T.W.
Year Published: 2005
Rocky Mountain Center for Conservation Genetics and Systematics
The use of molecular genetic tools has become increasingly important in addressing conservation issues pertaining to plants and animals. Genetic information can be used to augment studies of population dynamics and population viability, investigate systematic, refine taxonomic definitions, investigate population structure and gene flow, and...
Oyler-McCance, S.J.; Quinn, T.W.Attribution: Fort Collins Science Center, Ecosystems
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Rocky Mountain Center for Conservation Genetics and Systematics; 2005; FS; 2005-3138; Oyler-McCance, S. J.; Quinn, T. W.
Year Published: 2003
Evaluation of the eastern (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) and western (Centrocercus urophasianus phaios) subspecies of Sage-grouse using mitochondrial control-region sequence data
The status of Sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is of increasing concern, as populations throughout its range have contracted as a result of habitat loss and degradation. Historically, Sage-grouse were classified into two subspecies: eastern(C. u. urophasianus) and western Sage-grouse (C. u. phaios) based on slight differences in coloration...
Benedict, N.G.; Oyler-McCance, S.J.; Taylor, S.E.; Braun, C.E.Attribution: Fort Collins Science Center, Ecosystems, Sage-grouse & Sagebrush Ecosystem, United States of America
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Evaluation of the eastern (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) and western (Centrocercus urophasianus phaios) subspecies of Sage-grouse using mitochondrial control-region sequence data; 2003; Article; Journal; Conservation Genetics; Benedict, N.G.; Oyler-McCance, S.J.; Taylor, S.E.; Braun, C.E.
Year Published: 2003
Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in Greater Sage-Grouse (Centlocerus urophasianus)
Primers for five polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed for Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) using an enrichment/detection protocol. The high level of polymorphism (nine to 33 alleles) suggests that these loci will be applicable for investigating mating systems and paternity analysis as well as population genetics. Cross-...
Taylor, S.E.; Oyler-McCance, S.J.; Quinn, T.W.Attribution: Fort Collins Science Center, Ecosystems
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Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in Greater Sage-Grouse (Centlocerus urophasianus); 2003; Article; Journal; Molecular Ecology Notes; Taylor, S.E.; Oyler-McCance, S.J.; Quinn, T.W.
Year Published: 2001
Influence of changes in sagebrush on Gunnison sage grouse in Southwestern Colorado
The decline in abundance of the newly recognized Gunnison sage grouse (Centrocercus minimus) in southwestern Colorado is thought to be linked to loss and fragmentation of its habitat, sagebrush (Artemisia) vegetation. We documented changes in sagebrush-dominated areas between the 1950s and 1990s by comparing low level aerial photographs taken in...
Oyler-McCance, S.J.; Burnham, K.P.; Braun, C.E.Attribution: Fort Collins Science Center, Ecosystems
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Influence of changes in sagebrush on Gunnison sage grouse in Southwestern Colorado; 2001; Article; Journal; Southwestern Naturalist, The; Oyler-McCance, S.J.; Burnham,K.P.; Braun, C.E.
Year Published: 2001
Occurrence of Greater Sage-Grouse X Sharp-tailed Grouse hybrids in Alberta
Two distinct grouse were regularly observed at two Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) leks in both 1999 and 2000 in southeastern Alberta. Physically and behaviorally, the birds exhibited characteristics of both Greater Sage-Grouse and Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus), suggesting they were hybrids. DNA analyses of blood...
Aldridge, Cameron L.; Oyler-McCance, S.J.; Brigham, R.M.Attribution: Fort Collins Science Center, Ecosystems, Sage-grouse & Sagebrush Ecosystem, United States of America
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Occurrence of Greater Sage-Grouse X Sharp-tailed Grouse hybrids in Alberta; 2001; Article; Journal; Condor; Aldridge, C.L.; Oyler-McCance,S.J.; Brigham, R.M.