Noteworthy Records of Bats From Nicaragua, with a Checklist of the Chiropteran Fauna of the Country

Name: Noteworthy Records of Bats From Nicaragua, with a Checklist of the Chiropteran Fauna of the Country
Author: J. Knox Jones

By J. Knox Jones

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A specimen-based survey of Nicaragua's bats documents distribution, variation, and natural history for forty chiropteran species, fourteen being newly recorded for the country. Based primarily on collections housed at the University of Kansas and fieldwork conducted in the 1950s and 1960s, it supplies precise locality and elevation data, habitat and roost notes, reproductive and dietary observations, morphometric measurements, and subspecific assignments. The paper treats species accounts individually and concludes with a checklist that cites only primary specimen-based references for the nation's chiropteran fauna.

About the Author

J. Knox Jones

J. Knox Jones was an American mammalogist known for his significant contributions to the study of mammals, particularly in North America and Mexico. His research focused on the taxonomy, distribution, and geographic variation of various species. Among his notable works is "A New Bog Lemming (Genus Synaptomys) From Nebraska," which highlights his expertise in small mammal ecology. Jones also published extensively on bats, including studies like "Noteworthy Records of Bats From Nicaragua," showcasing his dedication to understanding chiropteran fauna. His scholarly output has contributed to the broader field of mammalogy and has been influential in wildlife conservation efforts.