Guidelines for the Establishment, Management, and Operations of Houston Toad Conservation banks

Guidelines for the Establishment, Management, and Operations of Houston Toad Conservation banks
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This document provides guidance for those involved in the establishment, management, and operation of Houston toad mitigation banks in Texas. The Service will review mitigation proposals for this species and ensure that they meet the minimum standards described in this document for all mitigation options.

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A collage of twenty-six photos of animals, staff doing field work, and landscapes that Austin ecological services field office is responsible for.
Austin Ecological Services Field Office
The Austin Ecological Services Field Office is one of four field offices throughout the state of Texas under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Ecological Services program. This program works closely with our partners to conserve the nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitat by providing...
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Houston toad on a bed of pine needles

The Houston toad was first described by Sanders (1953) based on specimens collected from the area of Houston, Texas. The species is a small to medium-sized (5 to 8 centimeters [2 to 3 inches] long) amphibian covered with raised patches of skin that resemble warts. The Houston toad is generally...

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