Environmental Science
2 years ago

Habitat loss in Rwanda threatens unique amphibian species diversity.

Scientific Reports
Elevated alpha diversity in disturbed sites obscures regional decline and homogenization of amphibian taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity
D. Matthias Dehling, J. Maximilian Dehling

Paper Summary

Land-use change in Rwanda is impacting amphibian diversity. Farmland has more species locally, but they are similar across sites, leading to less diversity. Natural habitats have unique frog species, making Rwanda a hotspot for amphibians. Converting habitats may reduce diversity and regional uniqueness.

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