Handley - Panama 1964, #12215 - 13185

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Abstract

The field catalog documents C. O. Handley's collecting of mammals in Panama, 1964. Begins with a table of information with columns: type (scientific name), S&S, alc., and skel. Appears to be counts of specimen preparation per type of mammal. This is followed by entries listing specimen number (12215 - 12185), sex, type (scientific name), locality (combination of country, region, town, sometimes elevation), date, 4 measurements, specimen preparation, and notes. Notes include a combination of information about specimen characteristics (including presence of fat) and measurements, stomach contents, and weight. Locations are across Darién province.

Date Range

1964

Start Date

1964

End Date

1964

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

  • Panama
  • Darién

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