Amphibian Conservation in Canada: Review and Action Plan Framework

A 2024 review synthesizing literature from the past 10–15 years on amphibian conservation challenges across Canada. The document uses the IUCN Amphibian Conservation Action Plan framework to analyze threats, conservation practices, and data gaps. It was authored by Sara L. Ashpole and published on figshare under a CC-BY-4.0 license.

Use Cases

• Assessing conservation planning frameworks based on the IUCN Amphibian Conservation Action Plan.
• Analyzing threats like habitat loss and climate change for amphibian populations in Canada.
• Evaluating the application of genetic tools and environmental DNA analyses for biodiversity monitoring.
• Reviewing progress on ex-situ techniques and translocation programs for at-risk species.
• Identifying data gaps and research needs for amphibian genomics resources in Canada.

Strengths

• Focuses on 68% of amphibians in Canada listed as at-risk, providing a clear conservation priority.
• Synthesizes recent literature from the past ~10–15 years, offering a contemporary review.
• Covers five thematic areas including genomics and Indigenous-led projects, indicating a multi-faceted approach.

Limitations

• The dataset is a single 127.6 KB PDF document, representing a limited textual analysis rather than primary data.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for quantitative analysis.

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

Literature review and synthesis.

Time Range

Past ~10–15 years (circa 2009-2024).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-02 11:06:10; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Canada