Relative abundance of small mammals in four successional stages of spruce-fir forest in Idaho

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Scrivner, Jerry H.; Smith, H. D.

Source:

Northwest Science, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Brigham Young University, Volume 58, Issue 3, p.171-176 (1984)

Call Number:

A84SCR01IDUS

URL:

https://research.wsulibs.wsu.edu:8443/xmlui/handle/2376/1887

Keywords:

Clethrionomys gapperi, Eutamias ruficaudus, Peromyscus maniculatus, Zapus princeps

Abstract:

This paper discusses the relative abundance of four small mammal species in successional stages (1-10, 11-39, 40-79, and 80+ years following disturbance) of spruce-fir forest in Idaho. Species evaluated include Peromyscus maniculatus, Eutamias ruficaudus, Zapus princeps, and Clethrionomys gapperi. For the specific study sites we investigated, intraspecific comparisons indicated P. manicuatus increased with succession; B. ruficaudus abundance varied but was generally most common in mid-successional stages; Z. princeps preferred willow-alder thickets within mid-successional stages; and C. gapperi was most abundant in the mature forest.

Notes:

Reference Code: A84SCR01IDUS

Full Citation: Scrivner, J. H., and H. D. Smith. 1984. Relative abundance of small mammals in four successional stages of spruce-fir forest in Idaho. Northwest Science 58(3): 171-176.

Location: ANIMAL EF: MAMMALS