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    DOI10.15468/rjsks7

    Occurrence dataset Registered September 07, 2016

    Collection of Occurrence data on mammal species during wildlife census in W Biosphere Reserve in 2013 and 2015.

    Published by GBIF Benin
    6 authors
    LicenceCC BY 4.0

    Description

    These occurrence data were collected systematically during wildlife census within the W park and its huntings zones as well. All the animal observation geographical points were recorded using GPS by fauna guards. These data were directly registered on paper sheets on field and controlled by team leaders. A total number of 1581 records were made on mammal species in 2013 and 2015 (respectively 745 records in 2013 and 836 in 2015).

    Geographic scope

    Description

    These occurrence data were collected systematically during wildlife census within the W park and its huntings zones as well. All the animal observation geographical points were recorded using GPS by fauna guards. These data were directly registered on paper sheets on field and controlled by team leaders.

    Latitude
    From 6.5 to 12.5
    Longitude
    From 1 to 3.67

    Temporal scope

    range
    April 22, 2013 - May 23, 2015

    Taxonomic scope

    Coverage
    AnimalsAnimals

    Metrics

    Bibliography

    Contacts

    • Ogoudje Isidore AMAHOWE

      Originator
      Metadata author
      User
      Administrative point of contact
      Organization
      Direction Générale des Eaux, Forêts et Chasse du Bénin
      Position
      Researcher
      Roles
      Originator
      Metadata author
      User
      Administrative point of contact
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    • Faï CHABI YAOURE

      Originator
      Organization
      DPNW
      Position
      Research assistant
      Roles
      Originator
      Email
      Phone

    • Kindo GADO

      Originator
      Organization
      DPNW
      Position
      Researcher
      Roles
      Originator
      Email
      Phone

    • Theophile SINANDOUWIROU

      Originator
      Organization
      DPNW
      Position
      Research Assistant
      Roles
      Originator
      Email
      Phone

    • Jacob K. MOUTOUAMA

      Originator
      Organization
      DGEFC
      Position
      Research Assistant
      Roles
      Originator
      Email
      Phone

    • Coffi Florent DOSSA GBO

      Originator
      Organization
      University of Abomey-Calavi. FSA/ Laboratory of forest sciences
      Position
      Research Assistant
      Roles
      Originator
      Email
      Phone

    GBIF registration

    Registration date
    September 07, 2016
    Metadata last modified
    August 13, 2018
    Publication date
    September 07, 2016
    Hosted by
    GBIF Benin
    Installation
    GBIF Benin IPT
    Endpoints
    Darwin Core Archive
    EML
    Preferred identifier
    10.15468/rjsks7
    Alternative identifiers
    GBIF registration details

    Citation

    AMAHOWE O I, CHABI YAOURE F, GADO K, SINANDOUWIROU T, MOUTOUAMA J K, DOSSA GBO C F (2016). Collection of Occurrence data on mammal species during wildlife census in W Biosphere Reserve in 2013 and 2015.. GBIF Benin. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/rjsks7 accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-08-06.