Temporal and spatial distribution and habitat associations of an urban population of New Zealand long-tailed bats (Chalinolobus tuberculatus)

A S Dekrout; B D Clarkson; S Parsons

doi:10.1080/03014223.2014.953551

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Temporal and spatial distribution and habitat associations of an urban population of New Zealand long-tailed bats (Chalinolobus tuberculatus)

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Temporal and spatial distribution and habitat associations of an urban population of New Zealand long-tailed bats (Chalinolobus tuberculatus)

A S Dekrout, B D Clarkson and S Parsons

New Zealand Journal of Zoology, Vol.41(4), pp.285-295

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03014223.2014.953551

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Abstract

Chalinolobus tuberculatus

Chiroptera

distribution

fragmentation

long-tailed bat

New Zealand

urban habitat

urban wildlife

Two ultrasound survey methods were used to determine the presence and activity patterns of New Zealand long-tailed bats (Chalinolobus tuberculatus) in the city of Hamilton. First, 13 monthly surveys conducted at 18 green spaces found C. tuberculatus in only one urban forest reserve, Hammond Bush, where they were found consistently throughout the year. Bat activity was strongly related to temperature. Second, twice-yearly citywide surveys conducted over 2 years determined the distribution and habitat associations of C. tuberculatus. Bats were found only in the southern part of the city and were strongly associated with the Waikato River. Bat activity was negatively correlated with housing and street light density and positively correlated with topographical complexity. In Hamilton, topographical complexity indicates the presence of gullies. Gullies probably provide foraging and roosting opportunities and connect the river to distant forest patches. These results suggest that urban habitats can be useful for bats if gullies can link these to distant habitat fragments.

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Title: Temporal and spatial distribution and habitat associations of an urban population of New Zealand long-tailed bats (Chalinolobus tuberculatus)
Authors: A S Dekrout (Author) - University of Auckland
B D Clarkson (Author) - University of Waikato
S Parsons (Author) - University of Auckland
Publication details: New Zealand Journal of Zoology, Vol.41(4), pp.285-295
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Asia Pacific (Singapore)
DOI: 10.1080/03014223.2014.953551
ISSN: 1175-8821
Organisation Unit: School of Science, Technology and Engineering; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99575105602621
Output Type: Journal article

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