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Amick, Pita K.; Sam, Katerina; Drumo, Gendio; Toko, Pagi S.; Novotny, Vojtech
Mammalia (Paris), 03/2022, Letnik: 86, Številka: 2Journal Article
Bats represent an important, but poorly known component of mammal diversity in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Our surveys in two altitudinal rainforest gradients recorded 43 bat species of which six ( , , , , , sp.) fell outside of their known altitudinal ranges. This enlargement could reflect the lack of past sampling, or a genuine range extension, potentially in response to climate change. Our study highlights the importance of baseline data on the altitudinal distribution of vertebrates, including bats, in PNG for the monitoring of their response to climate change and anthropogenic disturbance.
