Habitat Suitability Index Models: American alligator
FWS/OBS
82/10.136
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Abstract
A review and synthesis of existing information were used to develop a model for evaluating American alligator habitat quality. The model is applicable in marshes along the northern Gulf of Mexico. It is scaled to produce an index between 0 (unsuitable habitat) and 1.0 (optimal habitat). Habitat suitability index models are designed for use with the Habitat Evaluation Procedures previously developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Guidelines for model application and techniques for measuring model variables are described.
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Newsom, J.D., Joanen, T., Howard, R.J., 1987, Habitat Suitability Index Models: American alligator: FWS/OBS 82/10.136, vi, 14 p.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Title | Habitat Suitability Index Models: American alligator |
| Series title | FWS/OBS |
| Series number | 82/10.136 |
| Subseries | Habitat Suitability Index |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | vi, 14 p. |