Amphibian Conservation Review and Action Plan for Canada

Canada's amphibian populations, where 68% of species are listed at risk, are reviewed against a 2024 global conservation framework. The document synthesizes literature from the past 10–15 years across five themes, including threat management and genetic tools. It was authored by Sara L. Ashpole and published on figshare in June 2026.

Use Cases

• Assessing conservation priorities based on the synthesis of recent literature and identified data gaps.
• Planning habitat protection strategies based on the analysis of threats like habitat loss, fragmentation, and climate change.
• Evaluating the application of genetic tools and environmental DNA analyses for biodiversity monitoring and program evaluation mentioned in the review.

Strengths

• Based on a 2024 global IUCN Amphibian Conservation Action Plan framework.
• Synthesizes literature from the past 10–15 years across five thematic areas.
• Provides specific data points, such as 68% of amphibians in Canada being listed at risk.

Limitations

• The dataset is a 184.9 KB PDF document; actual structured data tables are not provided.
• Row count and column-level documentation are absent; data must be extracted manually.
• The content is a review and call to action, not a primary data collection.

Provenance

Source

Sara L. Ashpole via figshare.

Collection Method

Literature review and synthesis.

Time Range

Covers literature from the past ~10–15 years.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-02.

Geography

Canada, with focus on southern regions supporting 90% of the human population.