Amphibian & Reptile Pathogen Intervention Task Force

Species Survival & Biodiversity Protection

Unit Mandate

Mission & Operational Scope

Responds to catastrophic pathogen-driven declines in amphibian and reptile populations — including chytrid fungus (Bd/Bsal) and snake fungal disease — deploying biosecurity, probiotic treatment, and captive assurance colony programs.

Doctrine

IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group Protocols · Amphibian Ark Captive Management Guidelines

Core Capabilities

Operational Capabilities

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Chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis/salamandrivorans) field surveillance

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Probiotic and antifungal treatment protocol development and deployment

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Captive assurance colony establishment and husbandry management

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Biosecurity protocol design for field researchers and equipment

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Disease-free reintroduction site assessment and preparation

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Pathogen distribution mapping and spread modeling

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Species Survival & Biodiversity Protection