Camera trap records of small mammals from Jagdishpur, Kapilvastu, Nepal
Citation
Shrestha S (2022). Camera trap records of small mammals from Jagdishpur, Kapilvastu, Nepal. Version 1.2. Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/hxyzek accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-10.Description
Jagdishpur reservoir is a ramsar site and being an important site for migratory birds and different mammals, the area has not been studied in great detail. The area has also become an attraction for bird watchers and carries a huge potential for ecotourism. Aquaculture is one of the important aspects for the economy of the locals of Jagadishpur. Since fishing cat prefers consuming fishes from clean water, retaliatory killing of the mammal is one of the biggest threats for Fishing Cat. The previous works have been conducted around the reservoir to enhance information about fishing cats among local community. The works delineated a huge knowledge gap within the community regarding the wildlife of the area. Therefore, this project was proposed to create conservation value of Fishing Cat and its habitat as well as other species among the local community. The main goal of the project is to create conservation unit who can utilize their knowledge and experience to motivate other communities as well in conservation. This dataset contains camera trap occurrence records of small mammals. The camera trap survey was done in 2020 in Jagdishpur region of Kapilvastu, Nepal. The dataset is the result of project funded by The Rufford Foundation.Sampling Description
Study Extent
The Jagadishpur Reservoir is a reservoir in Kapilvastu District of Nepal. With a surface area of 225 hectares, it is the largest reservoir in the country and an important wetland site. It is situated at an altitude of 197m and the maximum water depth varies between 2 meters in dry season to 7 meters in monsoon. The Jagadishpur Reservoir is listed on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance as defined by the Ramsar Convention. Constructed in the early 1970s for irrigation purposes, the reservoir is fed by a canal from the nearby Ban ganga River. The reservoir is surrounded by cultivated land and a few smaller lakes which serve as a buffer zone for bird movement. The area is surrounded by human settlement. The people of Jagdishpur mainly depends on agricultural farming, fish farming and few on tourism.Sampling
Two transects were undertaken for camera traps deployment. Five cameras were installed in each transect. Each cameras were installed in difference on 300-500 meters distances. The camera trap location were selected on the basis of indirect signs like pugmarks and scats. Besides indirect signs, habitat characteristics like marshy region, grass land, how near is the fish pond were observed. The cameras were installed for fortnight in each transect.Method steps
- The species were identified simply by scrutinizing the camera trap photographs and sorted out in different folders. The duplication of the photographs were strictly avoided by naming each folder with unique name.
Taxonomic Coverages
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Prionailurus vivverrinuscommon name: Fishing cat rank: species
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Felis chauscommon name: Jungle Cat rank: species
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Canis aureuscommon name: Golden Jackal rank: species
Geographic Coverages
Jagdishpur, Kapilvastu Municipality, Lumbini province, Nepal
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