Handley & Rhymer - Venezuela 1960, #7756 - 8526

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Abstract

The field catalog documents C. O. Handley's and D. I. Rhymer's collecting of mammals in Venezuela, March - April 1960. Begins with a list of fauna with common names in Spanish and English. Entries cover specimen number (7756 - 8526), sex, type (scientific name), locality (combination of nation, state, landmark, elevation), date, 4 measurements, specimen preparation, and notes. Notes cover combination of additional information on habitat, vegetation, stomach contents, weight, and location.

Date Range

1960

Start Date

Feb 29, 1960

End Date

Mar 31, 1960

Access Information

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.

Topic

Mammalogy

Place

Venezuela

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-448

Collection name

Division of Mammals, C. O. Handley field notes, 1942-1993

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals