Declining Amphibian Population and Possible Ecological Consequences – a Review

Abstract. Amphibian declines likely result in measurable changes in aquatic and riparian ecosystems.
Here, we concentrate on potential consequences of the loss of larval anurans for aquatic ecosystems. In
rural savanna regions of West Africa, freshwater ecosystems are essential water resources for humans and
cattle. Altering these ecosystems therefore may have important economic and health consequences. Prospective impacts on water chemistry, algae and aquatic invertebrate taxa are highlighted.