Smithsonian Venezuelan Project, Merlin D. Tuttle 29 December 1966 - 3 August 1967 localities 25 - 34 journal
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PrintThe journal documents the field work of Merlin D. Tuttle for the Smithsonian Venezuelan Project, December 29, 1966 - August 3, 1967. Pages are numbered (1 - 125). Entries are headed with date and location (combination of town or region, geological landmark, distance from). Entries describe travel details (campsites, route), vegetation (type, measurements), terrain (elevation), and weather. Numbered collecting sites are individually described (broken down by numbered locality and then numbered site), with information about local inhabitants and their communities, observed flora (types, appearance, and measurements) and fauna, collecting method (type, quantity, location), and specimens collected (scientific name, quantity). There are totals and tables relating to specimens collected (birds, frogs, lizards, snakes, mammals). There are sketches vegetation (nesting sites). Locations include the vicinity of Amazonas (Cerro Duida), Río Mavaca, Río Orinoco, and Río Manapiare.
1966-1967
Dec 29, 1966
Aug 03, 1967
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.
SIA Acc. 12-449
Division of Mammals, Smithsonian Venezuelan Project, 1965 - 1968
1 field book
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals