Bird and mammal diversity monitoring dataset in Gaowangjie National Nature Reserve (2021-2023)

doi:10.17520/biods.2024489

Abstract

Abstract:

Wildlife diversity monitoring is an important tool for assessing conservation progress in nature reserves. Gaowangjie National Nature Reserve is located in Guzhang County, Hunan Province, in the heart of the Wuling Mountain Range. This reserve covers an area of 17,169.8 ha, and it is habitat to 12 species of wildlife under national protection, such as small Indian civet (Viverricula indica), leopard (Prionailurus bengalensis), Elliot’s pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) and Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha). Camera-trapping technology is a practice often used in wildlife monitoring, providing effective support for species cataloging in nature reserves. Infrared camera monitoring records from 2021 to 2023 in the Gaowangjie National Nature Reserve were collected and species identification was performed. The dataset included 42,947 camera working days and captured a total of 45,838 images. Among them, there were 19,972 mammal records and 8,039 independent detections, covering 12 species of mammals in 3 orders and 8 families. There were 5,694 bird records and 2,212 independent detections, involving 43 species of birds in 9 orders and 23 families. By showing detailed coordinates of the camera sites, the working days of the cameras, the independent detections of birds and mammals, and the list of bird and mammal species monitored, these data can aid in revealing the biodiversity of a protected area. This insight provides an important foundation for developing evidence-based conservation plans and management strategies in protected areas.

Database/Dataset Profile

Title	Bird and mammal diversity monitoring dataset in Gaowangjie National Nature Reserve (2021-2023)
Data author(s)	Jing Mao, Jing Wang, Jie Huang, Shuhong Xiong, Ziliang Zhang, Youxiang Zhang, Tao Wu
Data corresponding author	Tao Wu (623725242@qq.com)
Time range	2021-2023
Geographical scope	110°00'-110°14' E, 28°38'-28°45' N ; Elevation: 226-1,073 m
File size	Data file: 137 KB; Representative species photos and videos: 142 MB
Data format	.xlsx, .docx, *.zip
Data link	https://doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.j00152.00027 https://www.biodiversity-science.net/fileup/1005-0094/DATA/2024489.zip
Database/Dataset composition	The dataset consists of 4 data files and 1 zipped file of representative species photos and videos. The data file contains: (1) Infrared camera data from 2021; (2) Infrared camera data from 2022; (3) Infrared camera data from 2023; (4) List of bird and mammal species.

Key words: Gaowangjie National Nature Reserve, camera trap, wildlife monitoring

Jing Mao, Jing Wang, Jie Huang, Shuhong Xiong, Ziliang Zhang, Youxiang Zhang, Tao Wu. Bird and mammal diversity monitoring dataset in Gaowangjie National Nature Reserve (2021-2023)[J]. Biodiv Sci, 2025, 33(6): 24489.

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