Amphibian and Reptile Die-offs
Reports of significant die-offs of amphibians or reptiles will be reported on
this page as CARCNET is made aware of them. If you are aware of unexplained mortalities
of amphibians or reptiles please contact the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health
Centre at ccwhc@ovc.uoguelph.ca
Amphibians
Mudpuppy - Necturus maculosus
Detroit River, Ontario, July 2006:
Summary:
A large die-off of Mudpuppies (possibly in the thousands) was reported from the
Detroit River in southwestern Ontario in July of 2006. No other species are known
to have been affected. The cause of death appears to be septicemia (Edwardsiella
tarda).
Reptiles
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