Small mammal trapping data from 7 sampling sites along the Yukon river in Alaska during the summer of 2012

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Andy Baltensperger and colleagues
Publication_Date: 20120817
Title:
Small mammal trapping data from 7 sampling sites along the Yukon river in Alaska during the summer of 2012
Edition: 1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: database
Series_Information:
Series_Name: 1
Issue_Identification: 1
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:
EWHALE Lab, Institute of Arctic Biology, Biology & Wildlife Dept.
Publisher: University of Alaska-Fairbanks (UAF)
Other_Citation_Details: See forthcoming dissertation of the author
Online_Linkage: see MANIS website
Description:
Abstract:
This data set describes results from a small mammal thesis trapping project in Alaska during May-July 2012. Seven locations were sampled using a mix of Sherman, Museum Special and pitfall traps, providing presence/absence and basic index of abundance information. Data are useful for morphometrics, distribution, species richness and predictive modeling questions. The data is designed to model stable isotope information distributions (isoscapes). Sampling locations were selected on the basis of representative sampling of biomes and a range of elevations along the Yukon River in Alaska. The species were described with ITIS. The following sites are included: Yukon Crossing (lattitude 65.86579 N, longitude -149.74113 W, elevation 200 m), Kokrine Hills (latitude 64.92532 N, longitude -154.99438 W, elevation 730), Nulato Hills (latitude 64.44390 N, longitude -150.60069, elevation 28), Fox Point Island (latitude 63.02524 N, longitude -159.79390 W, elevation 25), Kako Mountain (latitude 61.91278 N, longitude -159.45473 W, elevation 196 m), Mountain Village (latitude 62.11773 N, longitude -163.84276 W, elevation 7 m), Bethel (latitude 60.81123 N, longitude -161.81007, elevation 14). Species were described with the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS.org). For wider context and information, please see also related datasets for plot descriptions, small mammal trapping, plant collections and a plot-specific species list.
Purpose:
Provide geo-referenced open access data for a thesis about isoscapes for Alaskan small mammals during summer.
Supplemental_Information:
See Small Mammal research and atlas references, as well as Alaska GAP project.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20120517
Ending_Date: 20120713
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Description_of_Geographic_Extent: 7 plots along the Yukon river within the state of Alaska
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -163.84276
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -149.74113
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 65.86579
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 60.81123
Bounding_Altitudes:
Altitude_Minimum: 7
Altitude_Maximum: 730
Altitude_Distance_Units: meters
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Small mammal trapping
Theme_Keyword: Yukon River
Theme_Keyword: Alaska
Theme_Keyword: Stable isotopes
Theme_Keyword: Isoscapes
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Yukon River
Place_Keyword: State of Alaska
Place_Keyword: USA
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Temporal_Keyword: Summer
Taxonomy:
Keywords/Taxon:
Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Taxonomic_Keywords: collection
Taxonomic_Keywords: multiple species
Taxonomic_Keywords: single species
Taxonomic_Keywords: mammals
Taxonomic_Keywords: vertebrates
Taxonomic_Keywords: voles
Taxonomic_Keywords: lemmings
Taxonomic_Keywords: shrews
Taxonomic_Keywords: squirrels
Taxonomic_System:
Classification_System/Authority:
Classification_System_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Unknown
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:
Classification_System_Modifications: ITIS.org
Taxonomic_Procedures:
species were identified according to the following literature references:

MacDonald, S.O. 2003. The small mammals of Alaska: A field handbook of the shrews and small rodents.

Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Animalia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Phylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Chordata
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subphylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Vertebrata
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Mammalia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subclass
Taxon_Rank_Value: Theria
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Infraclass
Taxon_Rank_Value: Eutheria
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Rodentia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Suborder
Taxon_Rank_Value: Myomorpha
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Muridae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subfamily
Taxon_Rank_Value: Arvicolinae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Clethrionomys
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Clethrionomys rutilus
Applicable_Common_Name: northern red-backed vole
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Lemmus
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Lemmus sibiricus
Applicable_Common_Name: black-footed lemming
Applicable_Common_Name: brown lemming
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Microtus
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Microtus oeconomus
Applicable_Common_Name: tundra vole
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Microtus xanthognathus
Applicable_Common_Name: taiga vole
Applicable_Common_Name: yellow-cheeked vole
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Suborder
Taxon_Rank_Value: Sciuromorpha
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Sciuridae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subfamily
Taxon_Rank_Value: Sciurinae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Tamiasciurus
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Applicable_Common_Name: red squirrel
Applicable_Common_Name: écureuil roux
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Soricomorpha
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Soricidae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subfamily
Taxon_Rank_Value: Soricinae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Tribe
Taxon_Rank_Value: Soricini
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Sorex
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subgenus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Sorex (Otisorex)
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Sorex cinereus
Applicable_Common_Name: common shrew
Applicable_Common_Name: masked shrew
Applicable_Common_Name: musaraigne cendrée
Applicable_Common_Name: Cinereus Shrew
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Sorex hoyi
Applicable_Common_Name: pygmy shrew
Applicable_Common_Name: musaraigne pygmée
Applicable_Common_Name: American Pygmy Shrew
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Sorex monticolus
Applicable_Common_Name: montane shrew
Applicable_Common_Name: Dusky Shrew
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subgenus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Sorex (Sorex)
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Sorex tundrensis
Applicable_Common_Name: Tundra Shrew
Access_Constraints:
These data are part of a dissertation and data sharing is courtesy of the author and after all data are worked up and analyzed. However, the sharing of this data set is promoted; contact author for details.
Use_Constraints: None, best to contact authors for proper use
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: see authors
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:
City:
State_or_Province:
Postal_Code:
Contact_Voice_Telephone:
Data_Set_Credit:
Andy Baltensperger, Edward Corp, Alex Nicely, Jessica Jordan, Falk Huettmann
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System: None
Security_Classification: Unclassified
Security_Handling_Description: None
Native_Data_Set_Environment: Excel IBM PC
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: MacDonald, S.O. and J.A Cook.
Publication_Date: 2009
Title: Recent mammals of Alaska
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Fairbanks, AK, USA
Publisher: University of Alaska Press
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description: None specifically for this dataset
Tool_Access_Information:
Tool_Access_Instructions:

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Data are checked, and accurate. Photos were taken to aid with species identification and can be followed up on as needed.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Data are collected in a consistent form and following defined standard procedures.
Completeness_Report:
Data are complete for each plot and fully transfered from notebooks. The trapping is affected by detectability and will be dealt with in subsequent analysis. The complete raw dataset is presented here.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Each sample location was geo-referenced with a GPS, and at the center point.
Lineage:
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Identifier:
Methodology_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Methodology_Keyword: Please provide references and details xxx
Methodology_Description:
This study follows standard procedures in small mammal trapping. 100 traps are set 10m apart, and 3 of such such trap lines (loops) are run, and remain open for 5 days. Traps are checked morning and evening, and specimens are identified and processed subsequently in a camp.
Methodology_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Please provide references xxx
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Unknown
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:
Type_of_Source_Media:
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20110601
Ending_Date: 20110824
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
Source_Contribution: Please provide source if possible NA
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Data were collected in the field, put into field noteboks and entered into an Excel sheet. The specimens were frozen and processed in a stable isotope lab.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: Andy Baltensperger
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Andy Baltensperger
Contact_Organization: University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:
City:
State_or_Province:
Postal_Code:
Contact_Voice_Telephone: +1 907 474 7959
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: abaltens@alaska.edu
Contact_Instructions: Per email, phone, regular mail or visit

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference: Plot location names and handdrawn maps
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: World Geodetic System of 1984
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.25722210088

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Small Mammal Trapping 2012
Entity_Type_Definition: Data about small mammal trapping in Alaska Summer 2012
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Catalog_Num
Attribute_Definition:
Unique identifier which corresponds to hardcopy of data held in UA Museum
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Day
Attribute_Definition: Day on which animal was captured
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Month
Attribute_Definition: Month during which animal was captured
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Year
Attribute_Definition: Year during which animal was captured
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Sci_Name
Attribute_Definition: Scientific name of captured species
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Hair
Attribute_Definition: Denotes whether a hair sample was sampled from the animal (Y/N)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Blood
Attribute_Definition: Denotes whether a blood sample was taken from the animal (Y/N)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: End_Status
Attribute_Definition:
Denotes the final disposition of the animal (Fluid Preserved, Released, Whole Frozen)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Study_Area
Attribute_Definition: Region where study plot where animal was captured
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Geo_Location
Attribute_Definition: Specific location or landmark where animal was captured
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Longitude
Attribute_Definition: Westerly location where animal was captured
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Latitude
Attribute_Definition: Northerly location where animal was captured
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Elevation
Attribute_Definition: Altitude where animal was captured
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Geo_Datum
Attribute_Definition: Geographic datum of locational coordinates
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Habitat
Attribute_Definition:
Overstory, shrub, and ground cover description where animal was captured
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Sex
Attribute_Definition: Sex of captured animal (M=Male, F=Female)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Age
Attribute_Definition: Age of captured animal (A=Adult, J=Juvenile)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Total
Attribute_Definition: Total length of animal from nose to tip of tail (mm)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Tail
Attribute_Definition: Length of tail from base to tip (mm)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Hindfoot
Attribute_Definition: Length of hindfoot (mm)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Ear
Attribute_Definition: Length of ear from notch to tip (mm)
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Weight
Attribute_Definition: Weight of animal (g)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Trap_Num
Attribute_Definition: Field number of trap animal was captured in
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Trap_Type
Attribute_Definition:
Type of tap used to capture animal (Sherman, Museum Special, pitfall).
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Collector
Attribute_Definition: Person who recorded data for animal
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Recapture
Attribute_Definition: Date on which animal was recaptured
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Notes
Attribute_Definition: Supplemental information regarding animal's capture
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Hair_d15N
Attribute_Definition: Stable isotope results for hair Nitrogen of specimen
Attribute_Definition_Source: Andy Baltensperger
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Hair_d13C
Attribute_Definition: Stable isotope results for hair Carbonof specimen
Attribute_Definition_Source:

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Andy Baltensperger
Contact_Organization: University of Alaska-Fairbanks (UAF)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: EWHALE lab
Address: Institute of Arctic Biology, Biology & Wildlife Dept
Address: 419 Irving I
Address: University of Alaska-Fairbanks (UAF)
City: Fairbanks
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99775
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907 474 7959
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: abaltens@alaska.edu
Hours_of_Service: M-F 9-5
Resource_Description: Excel sheet of trapping details for each plot for the season
Distribution_Liability: None
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Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: NA
Access_Instructions: email
Online_Computer_and_Operating_System: IBM PC
Fees: None
Ordering_Instructions: Via email, phone, regular email or visit.
Turnaround: As possible
Custom_Order_Process: Contact by email, phone, regular mail or visit.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20110817
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Andy Baltensperger, Falk Huettmann
Contact_Organization: University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: EWHALE lab
Address: Inst of Arctic Biology, Biology & Wildlife Dept
City: Fairbanks
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99775
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: +1 907 474 7959
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: abaltens@alaska.edu
Hours_of_Service: M-F 9-5
Contact_Instructions: By email, phone, regular mail or visit
Metadata_Standard_Name:
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