Ongoing invasions of the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis: a global review
We conducted a literature review on the current status of all known extralimital populations
of the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis, to identify commonality in invasion pathways, lag …
of the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis, to identify commonality in invasion pathways, lag …
Invasive amphibians in southern Africa: a review of invasion pathways
Background: Globally, invasive amphibians are known for their environmental and social
impacts that range from poisoning of local fauna and human populations to direct predation …
impacts that range from poisoning of local fauna and human populations to direct predation …
Two amphibian diseases, chytridiomycosis and ranaviral disease, are now globally notifiable to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE): an assessment
The global trade in amphibians entails the transport of tens of millions of live animals each
year. In addition to the impact harvesting wild animals can have on amphibian populations …
year. In addition to the impact harvesting wild animals can have on amphibian populations …
Historical perspectives on global exports and research of African clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis)
Trade in live animals has been associated with populations of invasive species as well as
the spread of disease. The African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis, was exported from its native …
the spread of disease. The African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis, was exported from its native …
Can the introduction of Xenopus laevis affect native amphibian populations? Reduction of reproductive occurrence in presence of the invasive species
Biological invasions are regarded as a form of global change and potential cause of
biodiversity loss. Xenopus laevis is an anuran amphibian native to sub-Saharan Africa with …
biodiversity loss. Xenopus laevis is an anuran amphibian native to sub-Saharan Africa with …
Widespread occurrence of the amphibian chytrid fungus in Kenya
Amphibians at the global scale are dramatically declining and the pathogenic fungus
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) has been suggested to be an important driver in this …
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) has been suggested to be an important driver in this …
Detection of a global aquatic invasive amphibian, Xenopus laevis, using environmental DNA
Detection is crucial in the study and control of invasive species but it may be limited by
methodological issues. In amphibians, classical survey techniques exhibit variable detection …
methodological issues. In amphibians, classical survey techniques exhibit variable detection …
[PDF][PDF] Herpetological survey of Iona National Park and Namibe Regional Natural Park, with a synoptic list of the amphibians and reptiles of Namibe Province …
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61.© CAS 2016 cies raramente citadas para o país. Estes taxa pertencem a 4 géneros de …
West Africa - A Safe Haven for Frogs? A Sub-Continental Assessment of the Chytrid Fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis)
A putative driver of global amphibian decline is the panzootic chytrid fungus
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). While Bd has been documented across continental …
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). While Bd has been documented across continental …
[HTML][HTML] Overland movement in African clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis): empirical dispersal data from within their native range
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Dispersal forms are an important component of the ecology of many animals, and reach
particular importance for predicting ranges of invasive species. African clawed frogs …
particular importance for predicting ranges of invasive species. African clawed frogs …