... to be affected by this disease. Here we present an example of a chytrid related mortality event within an apparently healthy population of this species. The individuals were found to be carrying chytrid and we suggest that this was the proximal cause of mortality. Monitoring was conducted across Sydney Olympic...

... was investigated and eventually attributed to infection by the Amphibian Chytrid Fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis . These results emphasize the importance of including regular chytrid testing in the monitoring of both natural populations and reintroduction programs, particularly as few sick and dead animals...

... Plague Minnow Gambusia holbrooki (Beranek, et al. 2021, Klop Toker et al. 2018, Pollard et 2023 AusZtoraolilaon gist A Daly et al. al. 2017), chytrid (Stockwell et al. 2008), loss of habitat (White and Pyke 2008) and impacts with moving vehicles (Daly 1995). In 2016 the NSW government initiated...

... to determine if L. aurea existed on the site and to ascertain if the pathogen Bactrachochytrium dendrobatiodis (chytrid) was present within the endemic frog population. The captive bred tadpoles were tested for the presence of chytrid prior to release. The water quality was tested at the proposed release site...

..., the major threat to this population in the longer term is likely to be the amphibian chytrid fungal pathogen that is present in the population. We speculate that it is possible that the persistence of the species in this area could relate to the historical contamination of the river and floodplain sediments...

... indicated the presence of the frog chytrid fungus, Bactrachochytrium dendrobatidis. Mixophyes balbus may no longer persist at this site and managers now have to decide if the last cohort should be allowed to breed in captivity or an attempt made to outbreed this contracted genetic base. The captive...

... Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has been identified as one of the main threats affecting L. aurea . Surprisingly, some of the sites in NSW sustaining the largest populations of this species are industrial and urban habitats that are often disturbed and polluted, which could protect L. aurea from chytrid infection...

... Plague Minnow Gambusia holbrooki on bell frog breeding success. Although fish predation is a prominent consideration when devising management plans for breeding habitat, our understanding of the role of this threat in regulating frog populations is still limited. The amphibian chytrid fungus...

... requires a whole of landscape approach. Green and Golden Bell Frog population recovery and decline Nowra Berger, L., Speare, R. and Hyatt, A. (1999). Chytrid fungi and amphibian declines: Overview, implications and future directions. In Declines and Disappearances of Australian Frogs...

... of the National Academy of Science 95: 9031-9036. Chytridiomycosis causes amphibian mortality associated with population declines in the rain forest frogs of Australia and Central America Proceedings of the National Academy of Science 95 9031 9036 Berger, L., Speare, R. and Hyatt, A. 1999. Chytrid...

.... In addition, they provide a thermal and humidity gradient and allow frogs to move within the mound to select the preferred microhabitat conditions. As mounds temperatures are above ambient temperatures during winter, they may also assist in reducing the susceptibility of over-wintering frogs to chytrid...

... and frequently encountered introduced bell frogs. The barriers associated with working on endangered and protected frogs in Australia could be avoided by conducting important conservation-related research on bell frogs in New Zealand. Several research projects (e.g. cryopreservation of female gametes, chytrid...

... this time). Diurnal salvage was conducted by two people searching with the assistance of an excavator to lift rocks under which inactive frogs might be sheltering. Three fyke nets (described above) were set overnight on 3 May 2011. Chytrid sampling and analysis To determine whether the fungal pathogen B...

... using salt to protect Green and Golden Bell Frogs from chytrid infection. Herpetofauna 36: 93-96. A trial using salt to protect Green and Golden Bell Frogs from chytrid infection Herpetofauna 36 93 96 White, A.W. and Pyke, G.H. 1996. Distribution and conservation status of the Green...

... Victoria. The analysis of samples was performed in a laboratory, which had no prior exposure to chytrid, and disposable equipment was used. The samples were analysed by Taqman real-time PCR assay in triplicate at dilutions of 1:10. (Hyatt et al. 2007). Results Frog survey spring 2002-summer 2003 A total...

... health. To avoid accidental introduction of pathogens at the study site, such as the Chytrid fungus, hygiene protocols were implemented as per recommendations by Murray et al. (2011). Immediately prior to site visits, all footwear was washed down with a solution of 1% sodium hypochlorite mixture...

... Journal of Herpetology 37 541 545 Penman, T.D., Muir, G.W., Magarey, E.R. and Burns, E.J. 2007. Impact of a chytrid related mortality event on a population of the green and golden bell frog, Litoria aurea. Australian Zoologist (this issue). Perram & Partners Pty. Ltd. 1999. Statement...

... (Daly et al. 2008; Pyke et al. 2008). To date, these introductions have had limited success. These issues include, but are not necessarily limited to, the presence of the chytrid fungus Bactrachochytrium dendrobatiodis pathogen within existing frog populations or animals to be released; presence...

... 2007; OEH 2016). The main cause of decline for this species is considered to be chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis). Additional pressures for the species include modification and loss of streamside habitats, water pollution, use of pesticides and herbicides, drought and predation...

... 1 3 Bishop, P. 2000. Chytrid fungi identified from dying frogs in New Zealand. Froglog No. 39, 1-2. Chytrid fungi identified from dying frogs in New Zealand Froglog 39 1 2 Blaustein, A.R., Hokit, D.G., O’hara, R.K., Holt, R.A. 1994. Pathological fungus contributes to amphibian...