Monitoring Eastern Hellbender Populations in the Susquehanna River Basin: Evidence for Population Stability and Massive Declines

Peter J. Petokas, Lycoming College

Description

Over the course of nine consecutive ?eld seasons, we have monitored multiple populations of the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) in multiple tributaries of the Susquehanna River. Although once widespread throughout the river basin, this r

 
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Monitoring Eastern Hellbender Populations in the Susquehanna River Basin: Evidence for Population Stability and Massive Declines

Elaine Langone Center, Terrace Room

Over the course of nine consecutive ?eld seasons, we have monitored multiple populations of the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) in multiple tributaries of the Susquehanna River. Although once widespread throughout the river basin, this r