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Habitat Suitability Index Models: Clapper rail

FWS/OBS 82/10.51
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Abstract

A review and synthesis of existing information were used to develop a model suitable for evaluating the quality of coastal habitat of clapper rails (Rallus longirostris). The model is scaled to produce an index of habitat suitability between 0 (unsuitable habitat) and 1 (optimally suitable habitat) for coastal areas of the continental United States. Habitat suitability indices are designed for use with Habitat Evaluation Procedures previously developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Guidelines for clapper rail model applications and techniques for estimating model variables are discussed.

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Lewis, J., Garrison, R.L., 1983, Habitat Suitability Index Models: Clapper rail: FWS/OBS 82/10.51, vi, 15 p.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype Federal Government Series
Title Habitat Suitability Index Models: Clapper rail
Series title FWS/OBS
Series number 82/10.51
Subseries Habitat Suitability Index
Year Published 1983
Language English
Publisher U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Contributing office(s) U.S. Geological Survey
Description vi, 15 p.
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