Michael J Adams
I lead the USGS Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (ARMI) and the Herpetological Research Team at the Forest and Rangeland Science Center in Corvallis, Oregon
Research in my lab focuses on amphibian conservation issues. We are currently addressing issues such as invasive species, disease, land use change, and long-term monitoring design for amphibians in North America. We use a combination of comparative surveys and manipulative experiments to understand the factors affecting amphibian distribution and abundance.
Professional Experience
1997 - Present: USGS, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Supervisory Research Ecologist, Corvallis, OR
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Wildlife Science, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (1997)
B.S., Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (1992)
Science and Products
Herpetological Research Team (FRESC)
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Low prevalence of chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) in amphibians of U.S. headwater streams
Short-term effect of cattle exclosures on Columbia Spotted Frog (Rana luteiventris) populations and habitat in northeastern Oregon
Widespread occurrence of the chytrid fungus batrachochytrium dendrobatidis on oregon spotted frogs (rana pretiosa)
A Protocol for Aging Anurans Using Skeletochronology
Range-wide phylogeographic analysis of the spotted frog complex (Rana luteiventris and Rana pretiosa) in northwestern North America
Occurrence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in amphibian populations in Denmark
Demography and movement in a relocated population of Oregon Spotted Frogs (Rana pretiosa): Influence of season and gender
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Amphibian populations in Italy
Incidence of the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in amphibian populations along the northwest coast of North America
Occurrence of the amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in the Pacific Northwest
Characteristics of Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris) oviposition sites in northeastern Oregon, USA
Oregon Spotted Frog (Rana pretiosa) movement and demography at Dilman Meadow: Implications for future monitoring
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
To request an interview, contact fresc_outreach@usgs.gov or call (541) 750-1030.
Science and Products
Herpetological Research Team (FRESC)
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
Low prevalence of chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) in amphibians of U.S. headwater streams
Short-term effect of cattle exclosures on Columbia Spotted Frog (Rana luteiventris) populations and habitat in northeastern Oregon
Widespread occurrence of the chytrid fungus batrachochytrium dendrobatidis on oregon spotted frogs (rana pretiosa)
A Protocol for Aging Anurans Using Skeletochronology
Range-wide phylogeographic analysis of the spotted frog complex (Rana luteiventris and Rana pretiosa) in northwestern North America
Occurrence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in amphibian populations in Denmark
Demography and movement in a relocated population of Oregon Spotted Frogs (Rana pretiosa): Influence of season and gender
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Amphibian populations in Italy
Incidence of the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in amphibian populations along the northwest coast of North America
Occurrence of the amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in the Pacific Northwest
Characteristics of Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris) oviposition sites in northeastern Oregon, USA
Oregon Spotted Frog (Rana pretiosa) movement and demography at Dilman Meadow: Implications for future monitoring
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
To request an interview, contact fresc_outreach@usgs.gov or call (541) 750-1030.