Current and future predicted distributions of invasive toads (Anura: Bufonidae) and bullfrogs (Anura: Ranidae) on Sado Island
Current and future predicted distributions of invasive toads (Anura: Bufonidae) and bullfrogs (Anura: Ranidae) on Sado Island
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佐渡岛入侵蟾蜍(无蜮:蟾蜍科)和牛蛙(无蜮:蛙科)当前和未来预测分布
DOI:
10.1016/j.japb.2022.03.007
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发表时间:
2022
影响因子:
0.8
通讯作者:
Kamijo Takashi
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作者:
Sawada Kiyoto;Aihara Takaki;Kamijo Takashi
Island ecosystems are thought to be hotspots of biodiversity but are also susceptible to invasion by alien species. Sado Island in Japan is a habitat for endemic and rare species, such as the endemic Sado wrinkled frog. However, two alien frog species,Bufo japonicus formosusandLithobates catesbeianus, which have been introduced to the island are threatening the biodiversity of the island and their distribution information is lacking. In this study, we conducted a distribution survey ofB. japonicusandL. catesbeianusover Sado Island and predicted their current and future potential distributions using a species distribution model. We found thatB. japonicuscurrently inhabits the southwestern part of the island near its introduction point and is in the process of expansion. Meanwhile,L. catesbeianushas a wider distribution range thanB. japonicusand is almost expanding throughout most of its potential suitable habitat. We predict that, in the future,B. japonicuswill expand their distribution to the southeastern part of the island. These findings show that it is necessary forB. japonicusto prevent their expansion into further area andL. catesbeianusto reduce the population, considering their distribution status.