A new record for American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) in San Juan, Argentina

Autores/as

  • Eduardo Sanabria
  • Yanina Ripoll
  • Marcelo Jordan
  • Lorena Quiroga
  • Mariano Ariza
  • María Guillemain
  • Mauricio Pérez
  • Héctor Chávez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2011.1.366

Palabras clave:

Lithobates catesbeianus, invasion, alien species, Monte desert, Argentina

Resumen

We report a new record of Lithobates catesbeianus (American bullfrog) from Argentina. L. catesbeianus
was first introduced to San Juan Province 11 years ago in Calingasta Department, where the habitat is pre-cordilleran.
The new record is for Zonda Department, San Juan Province, in the Monte desert region. Here, L. catesbeianus uses
artificial ponds for reproduction and tadpole development. These ponds receive water from an irrigation system that
connects the whole agriculture land in the region. The tadpoles use the irrigation canals to move among ponds. We
suggest that legislation should be established to prevent future invasions and to achieve sustainable management of
the wild American bullfrog populations in San Juan. Prevention of future invasion and management of established
populations of this species requires the cooperation of numerous stake holders.

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2011-03-01

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