A Field Study of the Kansas Ant-Eating Frog, Gastrophryne olivacea

Name: A Field Study of the Kansas Ant-Eating Frog, Gastrophryne olivacea
Author: Henry S. Fitch

By Henry S. Fitch

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A concise field account describes the ecology and life history of a small, secretive ant‑eating frog in northeastern Kansas, covering habitat, subterranean behavior, thermal relationships, breeding phenology, egg and larval development, growth, coloration, movements, diet, and predation. Based on field observations and mark‑recapture records, the study shows that the species can represent substantial biomass locally, that growth and size vary among cohorts and populations, that breeding is tied to heavy rains and suppressed by drought, and that juveniles are darker with a leaflike middorsal mark that fades as individuals mature.

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Henry S. Fitch

Henry S. Fitch was an American biologist and herpetologist known for his extensive research on the ecology and behavior of reptiles and amphibians. His notable works include "A Field Study of the Kansas Ant-Eating Frog, Gastrophryne olivacea" and "Ecology of the Opossum on a Natural Area in Northeastern Kansas," which reflect his commitment to understanding the natural history of species in their habitats. Fitch's contributions to the field of ecology have provided valuable insights into the life histories and environmental interactions of various species, particularly in the Great Plains and surrounding regions.