The Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris) Great Basin population: conservation strategy. Draft

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This document summarizes the work done by the USFWS since it listed the Great Basin Distinct Population Segment of the Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris) in 1993 as a Candidate for listing under the ESA, as well as summarizes field work done in Idaho on this species before that date and what has been learned about this species by 2010. The document also discusses conservation and management issues in the state. Seasonal movements of the frog among needed habitats has been impacted by habitat fragmentation, and wetland habitats have been lost with American beaver loss. Given conditions and the current distribution of the Columbia spotted frog into three population areas, this assessment presents various strategies toward achieving each of several goals: improving habitat conditions to promote migration to seasonally important habitats; increasing the quality and availability of breeding, foraging, and overwintering habitats; minimizing the effects of disease; and managing nonnative animals to avoid predation and competition with the Columbia spotted frog. The assessment also provides guidelines for prioritizing the recommended conservation actions.

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SWAP (2/19/2016) Citation: [IDFG] Idaho Department of Fish and Game. 2010. The Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris) Great Basin population: conservation strategy. Draft. Boise (ID): Idaho Department of Fish and Game. 12 p.