Conservation Status: LC
The American Toad next to the vulnerable Pitcher's thistle (Cirsium pitcheri) on the shore of lake Michigan.
The Michigan Herp Atlas provides a statewide, publicly accessible, editable database for the state of Michigan. Through the database, citizens can record their own past and present observations to help assess changes in populations over time and measure species health.
When you spread the word about the Michigan Herp Atlas, you help to build up the community.
We are collecting observational data about Michigan’s native amphibians and reptiles (collectively known as herpetofauna or “herps”) so we can document their distribution and changes in their populations statewide. The database provides information about species presence and population trends for conservation planning and habitat management.
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We take pride in our community. It gives us our motivation to observe, document and protect.
“The Michigan Herpetological Atlas is a critical resource for conservation and management of amphibians and reptiles in our state! It is the only comprehensive database for all species of herpetofauna in Michigan. It has been a primary resource in evaluating the protective status of several rare and declining species for the State of Michigan. I encourage folks to contribute to this program!”
May 23rd, 2021 — Resources
Several species that were recently common have experienced population declines or may be currently in decline. The Michigan Herp Atlas has become a valuable tool in monitoring these declining groups. This brochure can be printed and distributed to encourage people to submit to the Michigan Herp Atlas. Read More
May 23rd, 2021 — Resources, Student Resources
This manual was created for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to provide a comprehensive guide to Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve and maintain the viability of Michigan amphibian and reptile populations. This manual addresses threats to Michigan’s amphibian and reptile (i.e., herpetofauna) communities posed by development and conservation management practices. Read More