2007
DOI: 10.21236/ada473199
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Assessment of the Population Status of the Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens); Status Review, DoD Initiatives, and Results of a Multi-Agency Effort to Survey Wintering Populations at Major Hibernacula, 2005-2007

Abstract: Abstract:The gray bat (Myotis grisescens) is a federally listed endangered species known to occur on several U

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“…Indian Cave, Grassy Creek Cave, and Oaks Cave are sites for summer maternity colonies, while Sensabaugh Cave is a summer bachelor colony (Martin, 2007). Martin (2007) included Mudflats Cave and Blowing Hole Cave as Priority 4 sites, but the species has not been observed at these caves in recent years (this study). Gray Bats have not been reported previously from Christian Cave or Phantom Insurgence Cave.…”
Section: Genus Myotis Myotis Grisescensmentioning
confidence: 89%
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“…Indian Cave, Grassy Creek Cave, and Oaks Cave are sites for summer maternity colonies, while Sensabaugh Cave is a summer bachelor colony (Martin, 2007). Martin (2007) included Mudflats Cave and Blowing Hole Cave as Priority 4 sites, but the species has not been observed at these caves in recent years (this study). Gray Bats have not been reported previously from Christian Cave or Phantom Insurgence Cave.…”
Section: Genus Myotis Myotis Grisescensmentioning
confidence: 89%
“…Populations throughout Tennessee are well-monitored because large colonies are only found in approximately eight caves nationally (Martin 2007). Indian Cave, Grassy Creek Cave, and Oaks Cave are sites for summer maternity colonies, while Sensabaugh Cave is a summer bachelor colony (Martin, 2007). Martin (2007) included Mudflats Cave and Blowing Hole Cave as Priority 4 sites, but the species has not been observed at these caves in recent years (this study).…”
Section: Genus Myotis Myotis Grisescensmentioning
confidence: 93%
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“…During the past century, gray bat populations declined dramatically, and by the 1970s, almost all individuals of the species were overwintering in only 9 caves (Tuttle 1979). In recent years, populations have increased throughout much of their geographic range, presumably because of increased protection of caves from human disturbance, the main reason for their initial listing under the Endangered Species Act (Martin 2007, Sasse et al 2007). Recent population increases, in addition to its apparent high tolerance to WNS (Cheng et al 2021), have led to a more optimistic outlook for the species (USFWS 2009); however, its populations are especially vulnerable in winter, as relatively few caves provide the cold, stable conditions needed for hibernation (Tuttle 1979).…”
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“…Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi). The largest colony of Gray Bats (Myotis grisescens) hibernates in sections of Fern Cave [2]. The 80.5 hectare Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1981 to protect this federally endangered species.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%