Table 1. Number of ponds containing the three anuran species and their survey results. Distribution numbers refer to the number of ponds at which the species was found, while presence/absence numbers refer to the total amount of surveys which yielded sightings during that species peak reproductive season. Relative abundance refers to the total number of sightings which matched the highest relative abundance category recorded.

Species: Pacific Chorus Frog Spotted Frog Western Toad
Distribution (30 ponds) 20 (67%) 13 (43%) 3 (10%)
Presence/Absence 76/90 (84%) 86/150 (57%) 4/21 (19%)
Relative Abundance 64/90 (71%) 33/150 (38%) 4/21(19%)


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