Status of the plains spadefoot (Spea bombifrons) in Alberta

Description

This wildlife status report looks at the plains spadefoot is currently on Alberta's 'blue list' of species that may be at risk of declining to non-viable population levels in the province. This nocturnal toad spends most of its time underground, only emerging to breed during fabourable conditions or to feed. Observational records are therefore rare. This report reviews information on the plains spadefoot in Alberta, as a step in updating its status in the province. It is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

Updated

December 1, 1999

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Status of the plains spadefoot (Spea bombifrons) in Alberta

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Title and publication information

Type

Report

Series Title

Alberta wildlife status report

Alternative Title

Alberta wildlife status report no. 25

Extent

23 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator

Environmental Protection (1992-1999)Environmental Protection (1992-1999)

Publisher

Environmental Protection (1992-1999)

Contributor

Lauzon, Richard D.

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic

Environment

Resource Dates

Date Created

1999-12-01

Date Added

2016-02-09T22:41:42.102487

Date Modified

1999-12-01

Date Issued

1999-12-01

Audience information

General Public Government

Language

English (Canadian)

Identifiers

ISBN (print)

0778509206

ISSN (print)

1206-4912

NEOS catalogue key

2369797

Local Identifier

T/496

Usage / Licence

Licence

Open Government Licence - Alberta

Contact

Contact Name

Environment and Parks

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Status of the plains spadefoot (Spea bombifrons) in Alberta

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