Effects of Burning on Relative Abundances and Morphological Characteristics of Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea) in Texas
Abstract
Wildfires are natural phenomena that can impact native fauna by altering their habitats. In
2011, a large wildfire occurred in 2011 near Bastrop, Texas. Bastrop area is known for its
famous Lost Pines region which is a house of many wildlife species including tree frogs.
Unfortunately, much of its Lost Pines habitats was destroyed, as a result of wildfire, and will
take years to recover. The objective of this study is to compare the relative abundances and
morphological characteristics of green tree frogs (Hyla cinerea) in burned areas with those
in unburned areas near Bastrop to assess the effect of these fires on green tree frog
populations in the area. I will analyze unpublished field data on green tree frogs provided
by colleagues at Texas State University. I will test the null hypothesis of no difference in
abundances of green tree frogs in burned versus unburned habitats; I expect more green tree
frogs in unburned areas.
Citation
Suriyamongkol, Thanchira (2016). Effects of Burning on Relative Abundances and Morphological Characteristics of Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea) in Texas. Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /167843.