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Assessment of species composition, morphological characteristics and conservation threats of bats within Lokoja metropolis in Kogi state

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study assessed bat species composition, morphological characteristics and conservation threats within Lokoja Metropolis, Kogi State, Nigeria. Field surveys were conducted across eight urban sites between June and October 2025. Data were collected through mist netting, using nets of 12 m by 2.7 m with 36 mm mesh, at three rooftop survey sites during nocturnal sampling sessions from 18:00 to 23:00 and 04:00 to 06:30 hours, and through camera based dislodgement counting at five treetop sur

Source: Journal of Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Research

DOI: 10.61955/ppsgdx

Author: Yusuf Yusuf

Institution: Federal University Lokoja

Language: English

Topic: Bat Biology and Ecology Studies

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7222062200