Broad Host Susceptibility of North American Amphibian Species to Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans Suggests High Invasion Potential and Biodiversity Risk

April 22, 2024

The salamander fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) is spreading in Europe and may invade North America. Gray et al. (2023) investigated the susceptibility of North American salamanders, newts and sirens to Bsal. They also infected some native and invasive frog species. The researchers…