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Jakob, Christiane; Poizat, G.; Veith, Michael; Seitz, Alfred; Crivellì, Alain J.

doi:10.1023/a:1026343618150

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“…Such high abundance of a well-preserved European priority habitat (European Commission 2007) deserves special attention as a reference system for pond conservation and management. Compared with other Mediterranean areas, the density of temporary ponds in Doñana National Park is higher (Denoël 2004;Richter-Boix et al 2007), although lower than that Jakob et al (2003) reported for man-made ponds in southern France, i.e., ''ancient stone carriers that were exploited between Roman period and the end of 18th century''. Regarding pond morphometry and waterchemistry, the characteristics of Doñana temporary ponds range within the values reported earlier for the Mediterranean region.…”

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Mediterranean temporary ponds as amphibian breeding habitats: the importance of preserving pond networks

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We describe the spatial and temporal variation in the main characteristics of amphibian breeding habitats in Doñana National Park (south of Spain), during two hydrologic cycles with different rainfall amounts and timing (2002-2003 and 2005-2006). We also evaluate amphibian habitat requirements following a model selection approach based on Akaike's Information Criterion. Our results evidenced large spatial variability in all pond characteristics and inter-annual differences in pond hydroperiod, depth, and most water-chemistry characteristics. We observed a remarkable independence of pond characteristics at different sampling dates, suggesting that a pond description based on a single survey may not be representative. Eight of nine amphibian species attempted breeding in both years in spite of the marked inter-annual variability. Habitat models were species-specific and year-specific, as we found interannual differences in the pond characteristics relevant for species richness or for the relative abundance of particular species. All these results suggest that this large and diverse network of ponds provides different habitat opportunities each year, favouring the long-term persistence of the whole amphibian community.

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“…We assume that amphibians move from dry to flooded ponds within their dispersal distance in order to reproduce. This is a robust assumption despite the fact that some amphibian species have been reported to skip the breeding season if their local ponds become dry (Gibbs 1993;Jakob et al 2003). We consider two types of hypothetical link that show the potential dispersal movement of amphibians between ponds: directed links from dry to flooded ponds (indicating one-way movement), and undirected links between flooded ponds (indicating two-way movement, see figure 3).…”

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“…Temporarily flooded Mediterranean ponds are highly fluctuating. The risk of reproduction failure in Mediterranean amphibians depends on both the length of the hydroperiod and the delay or lack of annual rainfalls ( Jakob et al 2003). Hydroperiod is a critical determinant of amphibian population success and community structure in diverse ecosystems (e.g.…”

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Spatial network structure and amphibian persistence in stochastic environments

2006

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In the past few years, the framework of complex networks has provided new insight into the organization and function of biological systems. However, in spite of its potential, spatial ecology has not yet fully incorporated tools and concepts from network theory. In the present study, we identify a large spatial network of temporary ponds, which are used as breeding sites by several amphibian species. We investigate how the structural properties of the spatial network change as a function of the amphibian dispersal distance and the hydric conditions. Our measures of network topology suggest that the observed spatial structure of ponds is robust to drought (compared with similar random structures), allowing the movement of amphibians to and between flooded ponds, and hence, increasing the probability of reproduction even in dry seasons.

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“…Finally, it seems important to consider the temporality of the process in the analysis of the suitability of stormwater ponds as habitats for amphibians. Whether it be short-term because of a variable hydroperiod, or long-term because of the need to be cleaned regularly to avoid filling, the question remains: Can stormwater ponds be considered temporary wetlands, such as the natural temporary Mediterranean pools mentioned by Babbitt and Tanner (2000); Beja and Alcazar (2003); Jakob et al (2003); Bagella et al (2010); Ruhí et al (2012) or the continental pools mentioned by Lukács et al (2013)? If so, should these ponds be included in local or regional plans to enhance biodiversity?…”

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A Review of the Factors That Determine Whether Stormwater Ponds Are Ecological Traps And/or High-Quality Breeding Sites for Amphibians

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2018

Front. Ecol. Evol.

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Stormwater ponds were originally constructed to control the quantity and quality of runoff on urban roads and highways before it was released to the environment. Often, stormwater ponds were designed in a technical feat of civil engineering, with no particular ecological or landscape objective in mind. Nevertheless, they are colonized spontaneously by diverse species, including amphibians. Through an initial review of the scientific literature, the objective of this study was to understand which factors determine whether a pond can be considered as an ecological trap or a valuable breeding site for amphibians. The first step was to question the role of the pond environment as a major factor in its colonization by amphibians, demonstrating that not all ponds are colonized by the same variety of species. The internal factors in the ponds that define them as ecological traps or sustainable breeding sites for amphibians was also considered. After confirming the functional and structural similarity between highway and urban stormwater ponds, 25 publications were compared, with study sites mostly located in Europe and North America, which concern the colonization of stormwater ponds by amphibians in urban or highway areas. Several factors were identified that may affect the ecological viability of these basins: (1) the factors related to the shape of the ponds (inclination of the banks, materials used, etc.,); (2) the biotic factors (aquatic vegetation, presence of predators, etc.,); (3) the abiotic factors (luminosity, water level in the ponds, etc.,); and (4) water pollutants. The low number of publications on this subject, as well as the low variety in the location of study sites, only allow cautious conclusions to be drawn. In particular, stormwater ponds located in highly anthropogenic landscapes can be both ecological traps and suitable habitats for amphibian breeding. This depends on the species that colonize each pond, many internal factors, and the environmental context in which it is embedded. Additional research is therefore needed in other parts of the world-particularly in amphibian biodiversity hotspots-as well as other impact factors such as the effects of different maintenance practices.

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Cited by 92 publications

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Mediterranean temporary ponds as amphibian breeding habitats: the importance of preserving pond networks

Mediterranean temporary ponds as amphibian breeding habitats: the importance of preserving pond networks

Spatial network structure and amphibian persistence in stochastic environments

A Review of the Factors That Determine Whether Stormwater Ponds Are Ecological Traps And/or High-Quality Breeding Sites for Amphibians

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