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Influence of forest management on headwater stream amphibians at multiple spatial scales
Fact Sheet
2004-3018
By: Margo Stoddard, John P. Hayes, and Janet L. Erickson
Background
Amphibians are important components of headwater streams in forest ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest (PNW). They comprise the highest vertebrate biomass and density in these systems and are integral to trophic dynamics both as prey and as predators. The most commonly encountered amphibians in PNW headwater streams include the Pacific giant salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus), the tailed frog (Ascaphus truei), the southern torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus), and the Columbia torrent salamander (R. kezeri).
Suggested Citation
Stoddard, M., Hayes, J.P., Erickson, J.L., 2004, Influence of forest management on headwater stream amphibians at multiple spatial scales: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2004-3018, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20043018.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Publication type
Report
Publication Subtype
USGS Numbered Series
Title
Influence of forest management on headwater stream amphibians at multiple spatial scales