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USGS FORT - Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge - Bats - 1997-1998

Citation

Everette A L, Simpson A (2019). USGS FORT - Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge - Bats - 1997-1998. Version 1.1. United States Geological Survey. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/skdu2c accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-01-28.

Description

Occurrence records for bats captured in mist nets at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado, as well as parks and open spaces and structures within Fort Collins, Colorado during the 1997 and 1998 field seasons (May-September). We used mist nets to capture bats and to 1) determine local species richness and relative abundance, 2) establish roosting habits and locations , and 3) collect bats to evaluate organochlorine contaminant levels in local bats. USGS Fort Collins Science Center (FORT). There were both observation and specimen records.

Purpose

In 1997 and 1998, mist nets were used to capture bats and to 1) determine local species richness and relative abundance, 2) establish roosting habits and locations , and 3) collect bats to evaluate organochlorine contaminant levels in local bats.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

In 1997 and 1998, we used mist nets to capture bats and to 1) determine local species richness and relative abundance, 2) establish roosting habits and locations , and 3) collect bats to evaluate organochlorine contaminant levels in local bats.

Sampling

Nets were set along drainage canals, across small ponds and edges of lakes, and perpendicular to patches of treees and shrubs; all were set at or near ground or water level. The nets were set from sunset to midnight and monitored continuously.

Quality Control

We reviewed and verified that the values used in the dataset represent the correct range of values (e.g., sex=male or female). All data was reviewed for completeness and accuracy prior to publishing the results. A formal accuracy assessment of the horizontal positional information in the data set has not been conducted. A formal accuracy assessment of the vertical positional information in the data set has not been conducted.

Method steps

  1. Data set is considered complete for the information presented, as described in the abstract. Users are advised to read the rest of the metadata record carefully for additional details.

Additional info

Although some specimens were collected, that detailed information is not provided here.

Taxonomic Coverages

Vespertine bats.
  1. Eptesicus fuscus
    common name: big brown bat rank: species
  2. Lasiurus cinereus
    common name: hoary bat rank: species
  3. Lasionycteris noctivagans
    common name: silver-haired bat rank: species
  4. Myotis thysanodes
    common name: fringed myotis rank: species
  5. Myotis ciliolabrum
    common name: western small-footed bat rank: species
  6. Myotis volans
    common name: long-legged myotis rank: species
  7. Chiroptera
    rank: order

Geographic Coverages

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado, as well as parks and open spaces and structures within Fort Collins, Colorado.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

A. Lance Everette
originator
position: Technology Specialist/Project Coordinator
US Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center
2150 Centre Ave Bldg C
Fort Collins
80526
Colorado
US
Telephone: +1 970-226-9225
email: everettel@usgs.gov
Annie Simpson
metadata author
position: Biologist
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 302
Reston
20192
Virginia
US
Telephone: +1.703.648.4281
email: asimpson@usgs.gov
A. Lance Everette
principal investigator
position: Technology Specialist/Project Coordinator
US Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center
2150 Centre Ave Bldg C
Fort Collins
80526
Colorado
US
Telephone: +1 970-226-9225
email: everettel@usgs.gov
Thomas J. O'Shea
author
USGS
Laura E. Ellison
author
USGS
Laura A. Stone
author
USGS
James L. McCance
author
USGS
A. Lance Everette
administrative point of contact
position: Technology Specialist/Project Coordinator
US Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center
2150 Centre Ave Bldg C
Fort Collins
80526
Colorado
US
Telephone: +1 970-226-9225
email: everettel@usgs.gov
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