A Multi-scale Habitat Evaluation of Amphibians in the Lower Mississippi River Alluvial Valley

Restoration efforts are limited by the lack of information concerning the habitat needs of bottomland wildlife species. Amphibians are one group of species for which little is known about their population status or habitat requirements in the LMAV. Information concerning the population status of amphibians in the LMAV is especially important since amphibians appear to be declining worldwide.

Amphibians may also be important indicators of environmental health because of their sensitivity to land management practices and water quality. Understanding the habitat requirements of amphibians can be a step toward enhancing wildlife populations within the LMAV by providing valuable information for improving land management practices and wetland restoration techniques. To provide an inventory of amphibians at Tensas River and Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuges.

In addition, to determine amphibian distribution patterns in the LMAV as they relate to landscape habitat features. Research results will be used to develop reports and manuscripts, and to assist land managers in management decisions to benefit amphibian populations. Information was obtained from Janene Lichtenberg for this metadata.