Averting a North American biodiversity crisis

摘要: In the midst of an ongoing sixth mass extinction ( 1 ), more than 40% all amphibians are threatened 2 ). Chytridiomycosis, emerging infectious disease (EID) caused by fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis Bd has been devastating any wildlife recorded, with >200 amphibian species collapsing to or near 3 Recently, a new chytrid from Asia and specific salamanders 4 salamandrivorans Bsal described 5 With no effective means control spread once it is established in wild host populations, invasion North America could lead rapid epizootic (wildlife epidemic) declines extinctions world's richest most diverse salamander fauna. We demonstrate likelihood introduction via international trade, being exposed , potential impact exposure Bsal. This presents unique opportunity for management officials trade community prevent this deadly develop implement risk assessments responses EIDs wildlife.