Plecotus townsendii survey for the Nez Perce National Forest

Publication Type:

Report

Source:

Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Conservation Data Center, Boise, ID, p.27 (1992)

Call Number:

U92PER01IDUS

Keywords:

Big Brown Bat, Eptesicus fuscus, Hoary Bat, Lasionycteris noctivagans, Lasiurus cinereus, Little Brown Myotis, Long-eared Myotis, Long-legged Myotis, Myotis evotis, Myotis lucifugus, Myotis volans, Myotis yumanensis, Plecotus townsendii, Silver-haired Bat, Townsend's Big-Eared Bat, Yuma Myotis

Abstract:

I surveyed for Townsend's big-eared bat (Plecotus townsendii) during two seasons (summer, winter) in suitable habitat on the Nez Perce National Forest and surrounding areas. A total of 54 mines, 13 buildings, 7 caves, 17 bridges, and 3 mist net sites were checked for bats. I found no P. townsendii and encountered only one site where I found evidence to suggest the species' presence in the recent past. After the survey was completed, I received one additional sighting on the Salmon River between the Nez Perce and Payette National Forests. I encountered seven other bat species during this work: 1) Eptesicus fuscus, the big brown bat; 2) Lasionycteris noctivagans, the silver-haired bat; 3) Lasiurus cinereus, the hoary bat; 4) Myotis evotis, the long-eared myotis; 5) M. lucifugus, the little brown bat [myotis]; and 6) M. volans, the Yuma myotis.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology: Mammals

Citation: Perkins, J. M. 1992. Plecotus townsendii survey for the Nez Perce National Forest. Cooperative Challenge Cost Share Project, Nez Perce National Forest and Conservation Data Center, Idaho Department of Fish and Game. 27 pp.