Edson Silva Barbosa Leal, Daniel de Figueiredo Ramalho, Rafael Sales Bandeira, Geraldo Jorge Barbosa de Moura, Maria Adélia Borstellman de Oliveira, Luiz Augustinho Menezes da Silva

Database of bats captured on the Dois Irmãos campus of the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil

Introduction

Database of bats captured on the dois irmãos campus of the federal rural university of pernambuco, recife, brazil . Database of bats from UFRPE's Dois Irmãos campus, Recife, Brazil (2006-2007). Explore species richness, abundance, capture data, and conservation status for this urban green area.

Abstract

This database provides information on the composition, species richness, and abundance of bats captured on the Dois Irmãos campus of the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, located in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. A survey of the bat fauna associated with the aforementioned university campus was conducted at six capture stations from May 2006 to April 2007, using six mist nets, with a total capture effort of 15.120 m2.h/net at each station. A spreadsheet was compiled with information on the capture (biome, state, municipality, type of environment, locality, campus area, capture station, latitude, longitude, capture method, climatic season, month, year, time of the day) and on the captured species (field number, Phylum Class, Order, Family, Subfamily, common and scientific name, diet, weight (g), sex, age, length of right forearm (mm), reproductive condition, presence of alopecia, destination of the animal, and conservation status according to IUCN, ICMBIo, and CITES). The data in this paper contains valuable historical information on the bat fauna associated with UFRPE's Dois Irmãos campus, which is considered a Green Area Protection Property (Imóvel de Proteção de Área Verde - IPAV, in Portuguese) in the city of Recife, totally inserted in an urban environment and bordering the Dois Irmãos State Park (Parque Estadual de Dois Irmãos, in Portuguese), a State Protected Area.

Review

This paper introduces a valuable database documenting the bat fauna of the Dois Irmãos campus of the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE) in Recife, Brazil. Covering a survey period from May 2006 to April 2007, the database provides crucial historical information on species composition, richness, and abundance within this specific urban green space. The compilation serves as a foundational record, capturing a snapshot of the chiropteran community over a decade ago, which is inherently significant for understanding long-term ecological changes and serving as a critical baseline for future comparative studies. The methodology employed for data collection appears robust, involving extensive capture efforts across six stations using mist nets, totaling 15,120 m²h/net at each station. The abstract details a comprehensive array of data points recorded for each capture event, including geographical coordinates, environmental type, capture method, and climatic season. Furthermore, detailed information was meticulously gathered for each captured bat, encompassing taxonomic classification, common and scientific names, diet, morphometrics (weight, forearm length), sex, age, reproductive condition, presence of alopecia, animal's destination, and critically, conservation status according to multiple international and national authorities (IUCN, ICMBio, CITES). This level of granular detail significantly enhances the utility and scientific rigor of the database. The significance of this database extends beyond a simple species list. Situated within an urban environment designated as a Green Area Protection Property (IPAV) and bordering the Dois Irmãos State Park, the UFRPE campus represents a critical habitat for biodiversity in a highly anthropized landscape. As such, this dataset offers invaluable insights into the ecological role of urban green spaces in supporting bat populations and provides a baseline for future ecological studies, conservation planning, and monitoring programs. Its historical nature makes it particularly useful for assessing the impacts of urbanization and climate change on bat communities over time, making it a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, and urban planners alike.

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