Starrett´s Treefrog (Isthmohyla tica) Case Study
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Continent: North America
Country: Costa Rica
Grant Amount: $25,000
Awarded Date: May 31, 2024
Wagner Chaves-Acuña
Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia"
Avenida Ángel Gallardo 470
Villa Crespo
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
C1405DJR
Argentina
Tel: +541132671516
Mob:
Conserving Isthmohyla treefrogs through research, education, and community engagement in Central America's highlands
The primary objectives of this grant are to investigate the diversity, distribution, reproductive biology, and population threats of riparian Isthmohyla species. This includes describing new species currently misidentified within the genus Isthmohyla, uncovering previously unknown aspects of their reproductive biology, determining the specific environmental variables that influence their occurrence and distribution, and evaluating the virulence of the chytrid fungus and its impact on Isthmohyla populations. Additionally, the grant aims to conduct education programs to raise awareness among communities and the general public about the importance of protecting riparian Isthmohyla. This involves disseminating information about the conservation project to local communities surrounding the study sites, and highlighting the ecosystem services provided by riparian Isthmohyla and their habitats to ensure local communities recognize the importance of protecting these treefrogs. The overall goal is to enhance scientific understanding of Isthmohyla species while fostering a collaborative approach to conservation by engaging and educating local communities.
Grant documents
- Description of the larvae and vocalizations of a critically endangered Isthmohyla, with notes on natural history and conservation
- Assessment of the vocalizations of three species of hylids related to Isthmohyla species, with notes on natural history
- Association of environmental variables and calling activity of a threatened hylid in Costa Rica
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