Publication Type:
Journal ArticleSource:
Tigerpaper, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Volume 36, Number 2, Bangkok, p.14-18 (2009)ISBN:
1014-2789URL:
http://www.fao.org/world/regional/rap/tigerpaper/Paper/TP36_2_001.pdfKeywords:
bats, Nepal, PanchaseAbstract:
<p>The present study was able to identify the present bat species diversity and distribution in the Panchase region of Nepal, which will help to support future management of those species in the region. Panchase forest is located at the nexus of Kaski, Parbat and Syangja districts, in the western region of Nepal. The distribution area was identified on the basis of direct observation, surveys of caves, and interviews with local herders and other knowledgeable persons. Confirmed roosting localities were recorded using a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. Based on GPS points and a topographical map of the project area, bat distribution maps were prepared. During the field surveys eight species of bats were found in the Panchase region, and it was assumed that this only accounted for 10% of the overall species to be found in the Panchase region, so further studies on species identification should be priority research for this region.</p>
