The checklist and abundances of Small Mammals in Idu, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

ESENOWO, I.K.¹  JAMES, S.¹  AKPAN, A.U.¹  EGWALI, E.C.¹ 

关键词: Small mammals;    Abundance;    Anthropogenic activities;    Conservation;   

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学科分类：环境科学（综合）

来源: University of Port Harcourt * Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry

【 摘 要 】

A study of the abundances of small mammals was conducted in Idu, UruanL.G.A of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria from April to December 2013. Indirect and direct methodsfor the observation of small mammals were employed in the area under study. A total of 36individuals, consisting of 3 Orders (Rodentia, Carnivora and Pholidota) and 7 families ofsmall mammals were encountered. The most abundant was Thryonomys swinderianuswith apercentage of 63.88 followed by Rattus rattus16.66, Cricetomys gambianus8.33 while Crossarchus obscurus , Atherurus africanus , Xerus erythropusand Manis tricuspisaccountedfor 2.77 respectively. The Thryonomys swinderianus had the highest body mass of 3.9kgwhile, Manis tricuspis has the highest body length of 79.9cm. The abundance and diversityindex of small mammal encountered were low and this may be attributed to deforestation,habitat loss, hunting and other anthropogenic activities in the study area. There is therefore agreat need for conservation and management practices to protect these vulnerable mammalsand their habitats.

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