Composition, abundance and distribution of rodent species in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and farmlands, northwestern Ethiopia
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate species composition, relative abundance, habitat preference and seasonal variations of rodents in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and the nearby farmlands. A total of 1311 individual rodents were captured in six permanent grids and line transects, com...
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crwiley:10.1111/aje.12976 2024-06-02T08:13:43+00:00 Composition, abundance and distribution of rodent species in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and farmlands, northwestern Ethiopia Takele, Bewketu Yihune, Mesele Bekele, Afework Addis Ababa University 2022 http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aje.12976 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/aje.12976 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full-xml/10.1111/aje.12976 en eng Wiley http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor African Journal of Ecology volume 60, issue 3, page 447-455 ISSN 0141-6707 1365-2028 journal-article 2022 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.12976 2024-05-03T12:02:36Z Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate species composition, relative abundance, habitat preference and seasonal variations of rodents in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and the nearby farmlands. A total of 1311 individual rodents were captured in six permanent grids and line transects, comprising of nine species, namely Lophuromys simensis , Arvicanthis abyssinicus , Desmomys harringtoni , Mastomys natalensis , Stenocephalemys albipes , Rattus rattus , Arvicanthis dembeensis , Mus musculus and Acomys cahrinus . Hystrix cristata and Tachyoryctes splendens were also recorded but not captured in trapes. About 44.4% of captured species are endemic to Ethiopia. Lophuromys simensis was captured from all habitats, while Acomys cahrinus was recorded only in Carissa land. The highest abundance of rodents was recorded in crop fields and the lowest in Carissa land. The overall trap success was 14.76%. Statistical variation was observed between individual rodent species among different habitats. Highest rodent populations were recorded during the wet season. Females comprised more individuals than males. Adults outnumbered sub‐adults and juveniles. Vegetation composition, altitudinal variations and human disturbance were the major factors affecting the distribution of rodents in the area. Attention should be given by the local administrators to conserve the area. Article in Journal/Newspaper Rattus rattus Wiley Online Library African Journal of Ecology 60 3 447 455 |
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Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate species composition, relative abundance, habitat preference and seasonal variations of rodents in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and the nearby farmlands. A total of 1311 individual rodents were captured in six permanent grids and line transects, comprising of nine species, namely Lophuromys simensis , Arvicanthis abyssinicus , Desmomys harringtoni , Mastomys natalensis , Stenocephalemys albipes , Rattus rattus , Arvicanthis dembeensis , Mus musculus and Acomys cahrinus . Hystrix cristata and Tachyoryctes splendens were also recorded but not captured in trapes. About 44.4% of captured species are endemic to Ethiopia. Lophuromys simensis was captured from all habitats, while Acomys cahrinus was recorded only in Carissa land. The highest abundance of rodents was recorded in crop fields and the lowest in Carissa land. The overall trap success was 14.76%. Statistical variation was observed between individual rodent species among different habitats. Highest rodent populations were recorded during the wet season. Females comprised more individuals than males. Adults outnumbered sub‐adults and juveniles. Vegetation composition, altitudinal variations and human disturbance were the major factors affecting the distribution of rodents in the area. Attention should be given by the local administrators to conserve the area. |
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Takele, Bewketu Yihune, Mesele Bekele, Afework Composition, abundance and distribution of rodent species in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and farmlands, northwestern Ethiopia |
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Composition, abundance and distribution of rodent species in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and farmlands, northwestern Ethiopia |
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Composition, abundance and distribution of rodent species in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and farmlands, northwestern Ethiopia |
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Composition, abundance and distribution of rodent species in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and farmlands, northwestern Ethiopia |
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Composition, abundance and distribution of rodent species in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and farmlands, northwestern Ethiopia |
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Composition, abundance and distribution of rodent species in Alemsaga Priority State Forest and farmlands, northwestern Ethiopia |
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composition, abundance and distribution of rodent species in alemsaga priority state forest and farmlands, northwestern ethiopia |
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