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ALYTES Project

Establish a comprehensive conservation program for the Betic midwife toad throughout the species' natural distribution area.

What is
the project

Establish an exsitu breeding colony, habitat restoration, control of wild populations, research and application of bioremediation measures against the pathogenic fungus in the field, creation of a research unit on the species and an interpretation center in the town of Canillas del Aceituno, Malaga. Creation of a new reproduction room for the species under biosafety conditions with an area visible to the public. BIOPARC Fuengirola.

What have we
achieved?

The Betic midwife toad is one of the ten most endangered species of amphibians in Europe. Among its threats is the spread of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, a lethal fungus that is decimating amphibian populations across the planet. Our project contemplates:

  • We have created a captive colony as a safeguard against an extinction of the wild population.
  • Habitat restoration.
  • Research applied to the conservation of this species and implementation of bioremediation measures against the killer fungus.
  • We have raised awareness about the toad and its problems.
Full Name

ALYTES Project

Species

Betic midwife toad (Alytes dickhilenil)

Location

Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park (Málaga)

Dates

2014

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The Betic midwife toad is one of the ten most endangered species of amphibians in Europe.

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