Chytrid Fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, in Wild Populations of the Lake Titicaca Frog, Telmatobius culeus, in Peru

Chytrid Fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, in Wild Populations of the Lake Titicaca Frog, Telmatobius culeus, in Peru

The Lake Titicaca frog (Telmatobius culeus) is critically endangered, primarily from overexploitation. However, additional threats, such as chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), are poorly studied. We found moderate levels of chytrid infection using quantitative PCR. Our results enhance o...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of wildlife diseases 2016-10, Vol.52 (4), p.973-975
Hauptverfasser: Berenguel, Raul A., Elias, Roberto K., Weaver, Thomas J., Reading, Richard P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Anura
Anura - microbiology
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis
Chytridiomycota - isolation & purification
Lakes
LETTERS
Mycoses - veterinary
Peru
Ranidae
Telmatobius culeus
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Zusammenfassung:The Lake Titicaca frog (Telmatobius culeus) is critically endangered, primarily from overexploitation. However, additional threats, such as chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), are poorly studied. We found moderate levels of chytrid infection using quantitative PCR. Our results enhance our understanding of chytrid tolerance to high pH and low water temperature.
ISSN:0090-3558
1943-3700
DOI:10.7589/2016-01-007