Asian Black-spined Toads (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) in Australia

Mo, Matthew

doi:10.17161/randa.v24i3.14197

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“…Однако на этом печальном фоне есть виды, которые отличаются не только стабильностью ареалов, но и выраженной территориальной экспансией, как например, лягушка-бык Lithobates catesbeianus (Shaw, 1802), жаба-ага Rhinella marina (Linnaeus, 1758) или малайская жаба Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider, 1799). После завоза на другие континенты эти амфибии успешно акклиматизировались и стали активно колонизировать новые территории (Mo 2017;Friesen and Shine 2019;Groffen et al 2019). Опасность расселения чужеродных видов -в конкурентном вытеснении автохтонных обитателей, нарушении структуры естественных биоценозов, в том числе, трофических и топических связей их компонентов, в гибридизации с близкими аборигенными формами, распространении патогенов и паразитов (Дгебуадзе и др.…”

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The range of marsh frogs (complex Pelophylax ridibundus, Amphibia, Ranidae) in Kazakhstan: Progressive dispersal or cyclic fluctuations?

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According to 2005 data, during the second half of the 20th century, the range of marsh frogs (Pelophylax ridibundus complex) in Kazakhstan almost doubled, which was facilitated by the unintentional introduction of these amphibians in the central and eastern regions of the country against the backdrop of favorable climate change. This paper analyzes the results of the next monitoring of the distribution of the marsh frogs in Kazakhstan in the light of the hypothesis of the ongoing dispersal of amphibians throughout the country. During the revision of literature, museum and archival materials over the past 15 years and the analysis of the authors’ field data for 2021, about 500 amphibian sighting points were collected, which is almost 2 times higher than previously known information. It has been established that the modern range of the complex occupies the territory of all major hydrographic basins of Kazakhstan: The Ural-Emba, Aral-Syrdarya, Nura-Tengiz, Balkhash-Alakol, Tobol-Ishim and Irtysh basins, of which only the last two belong to the area of oceanic runoff, the rest are the drainless inland. A chronological analysis of the data obtained for each basin made it possible to conclude that over the historical period the area of the marsh frogs’ range has changed, but mainly due to periodic reductions or expansions within the drainless inland basins, the level and mineralization of water bodies of which are determined by cyclic climate fluctuations. In a broad sense, it is proposed to talk about the constancy of the autochthonous range of the marsh frogs in the west, south and southeast of Kazakhstan. The phenomenon of “settlement” includes the movements of lake frogs within the Nura-Tengiz and Irtysh basins, where they did not live in the historical past. In geological retrospect, this process probably restores the boundaries of the Neogene distribution of representatives of the P. ridibundus complex. From the point of view of the genetic composition of the complex, one can speak of the dispersal or even expansion of the Anatolian P. cf. bedriagae, which has successfully advanced to all regions of Kazakhstan from the eastern borders of its autochthonous range in the Caspian Plain and the coasts of the Mangyshlak Peninsula.

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The range of marsh frogs (complex Pelophylax ridibundus, Amphibia, Ranidae) in Kazakhstan: Progressive dispersal or cyclic fluctuations?

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“…Although ABSTs have yet not established in Australia, another Bufonid, the cane toad (Rhinella marina), has. Often, the potential impacts of ABSTs in Australia are considered likely to be similar to those of cane toads (Mo 2017). Cane toads provide a comparison to investigate potential impacts and spread of ABST in the Australian context and could be used as a proxy to facilitate development of surveillance and response tools for ABST incursions into Australia (Tingley et al 2018;Christy 2020;Andersen et al 2021).…”

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The toad less travelled: comparing life histories, ecological niches, and potential habitat of Asian black-spined toads and cane toads

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Schwarzkopf²,

Christy³

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Context Invasive vertebrates have significant negative impacts on biodiversity and agricultural production worldwide. Increased connectivity among countries, through trade and tourism, is escalating the rate of introductions of vertebrate species, particularly herpetofauna, across international borders. In Australia, Asian black-spined toads (ABSTs; Duttaphrynus melanostictus) are one of the species most intercepted at borders. They are considered a biosecurity risk because of the potential for negative environmental impacts, similar to those caused by cane toads (Rhinella marina). Aims We aimed to compare ABSTs with cane toads to investigate potential impacts and distribution of ABSTs in the Australian context. We also aimed to identify knowledge gaps regarding ABST biology and the potential role of cane toads in an ABST invasion in Australia. Methods We undertook a literature review to obtain published data to compare the life history characteristics of ABSTs and cane toads. We also modelled climatic niche overlap and compared suitable habitat for both species in Australia. Key results Our results show ABSTs and cane toads have broadly similar reproductive life histories and feeding niches. In particular, similarities include large clutch sizes, preferred oviposition sites, and diet at tadpole and adult life stages. In Australia, the species share suitable potential habitat, particularly in North Queensland, where the majority of ABST incursions have occurred. The species differ in size, call characteristics, clutch size relative to body size, and egg development rate, although the environment also influences these traits. We identify gaps in our knowledge of ABST spatial ecology, thermal tolerances, water reliance, and habitat. Conclusions ABSTs pose a significant biosecurity threat to Australia. Similarities in life history to cane toads means they may have similar impacts, but may have a more limited distribution in Australia. Invasion of Australia by ABSTs would likely result in interactions with cane toads, but it is not possible to accurately determine the outcomes of those interactions without further investigation. Implications Addressing knowledge gaps and quantitatively determining the potential for competition between ABSTs and cane toads will assist surveillance and response planning for ABST incursions in Australia.

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“…It has been documented that the trade in live amphibians as pets is associated with the majority of amphibian introductions outside their native range (Kraus 2009). A number of invasive populations of amphibians are also associated with cargo and luggage stowaways (Kraus and Campbell 2002;García-Díaz and Cassey 2014;Mo 2017;Hong et al 2022). In many parts of Asia, captive animals are also released by members of the public as part of a Buddhist act believed to build spiritual merit (…”

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Emerging community reports of the highly invasive American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) in Hong Kong

Mo²

2023

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A broad range of fauna has been transported anthropogenically by accident or intentionally (Eskew et al. 2020;Bezerra-Santos et al. 2021). Amphibians are increasingly popular in the global pet trade, generating appeal from their distinctiveness and reduced space requirements compared to most traditional companion animals (Mohanty and Measey 2019). The pet trade plays an important role in non-native species reaching new environments, either from owners abandoning pets (Stringham and Lockwood 2018; Lockwood et al. 2019) or animals escaping (Liu and Li 2009; Mo and Oliver 2020). It has been documented that the trade in live amphibians as pets is associated with the majority of amphibian introductions outside their native range (Kraus 2009). A number of invasive populations of amphibians are also associated with cargo and luggage stowaways (Kraus and Campbell 2002;García-Díaz and Cassey 2014;Mo 2017;Hong et al. 2022). In many parts of Asia, captive animals are also released by members of the public as part of a Buddhist act believed to build spiritual merit (

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Asian Black-spined Toads (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) in Australia

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

The range of marsh frogs (complex Pelophylax ridibundus, Amphibia, Ranidae) in Kazakhstan: Progressive dispersal or cyclic fluctuations?

The range of marsh frogs (complex Pelophylax ridibundus, Amphibia, Ranidae) in Kazakhstan: Progressive dispersal or cyclic fluctuations?

The toad less travelled: comparing life histories, ecological niches, and potential habitat of Asian black-spined toads and cane toads

Emerging community reports of the highly invasive American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) in Hong Kong

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