Distribution and Status of the Brazilian Free-tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis cynocephala) in Arkansas

Authors

David A. Saugey, United States Forest ServiceFollow
Gary A. Heidt, University of Arkansas at Little RockFollow
Darrell R. Heath, University of Arkansas at Little RockFollow
Tim W. Steward, Arkansas State UniversityFollow
Daniel R. England, Southern Arkansas UniversityFollow
V. Rick McDaniel, Arkansas State UniversityFollow

Abstract

Investigations of building infestations, mist netting activities, and specimens submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health document the Brazilian free-tailed bat to be found in 14 Arkansas counties. Both overwintering and maternity colonies were examined. Numbers of individuals ranged from one to several thousand.

Recommended Citation

Saugey, David A.; Heidt, Gary A.; Heath, Darrell R.; Steward, Tim W.; England, Daniel R.; and McDaniel, V. Rick (1988) "Distribution and Status of the Brazilian Free-tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis cynocephala) in Arkansas," Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science: Vol. 42, Article 22.

Available at: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jaas/vol42/iss1/22