Summer bat occupancy of lava tube caves on the southeast Idaho desert: field work summer 2006

Publication Type:

Report

Authors:

Miller, Katie Erin G.

Source:

Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Pocatello, p.[12] (2006)

Call Number:

U06MIL02IDUS

Keywords:

Big Brown Bat, Corynorhinus townsendii, Eptesicus fuscus, Little Brown Myotis, Long-eared Myotis, Myotis ciliolabrum, Myotis evotis, Myotis lucifigus, Myotis yumanensis, Townsend’s big-eared bat, Western Small-footed Myotis, Yuma Myotis

Abstract:

This report presents results of cave and mist-net surveys for bats from field work performed July 5–August 18, 2006. Thirteen caves were identified, and 10 were surveyed. Mist-net surveys were conducted at 11 sites. A total of 67 individuals were trapped, representing six species: Townsend’s big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii), big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus), western small-footed myotis (Myotis ciliolabrum), long-eared myotis (Myotis evotis), little brown myotis (Myotis lucifigus), and Yuma myotis (Myotis yumanensis). No maternity colonies for Townsend's big-eared bat [or for any of the species identified] were located. Surveys of other caves in the area are recommended.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology: Mammals

Citation (general): Miller, K. E. G. 2006. Summer bat occupancy of lava tube caves on the southeast Idaho desert: field work summer 2006. Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Pocatello. [12 p.]

Note that our folder also contains a memo from Martha Wackenhut, IDFG, to Rita Dixon and Chuck Harris to accompany the report. She points out that no maternity colonies were discovered [among the 11 caves surveyed] but that there are other known caves that could be surveyed

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