Distribution and Activity Rhythm of Muntiacus reevesi in Jiande city
In order to understand the distribution and activity rhythm of Muntiacus reevesi in Jiande,Zhejiang Province,102 monitoring points were set up by using infrared camera technology to conduct grid monitoring from January to December 2022.A total of 36720 camera days were investigated.The results showed that silver pheas-ant tended to move in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests(relative richness index was 3.44%),and more frequently in the altitude of 200~299 m(relative richness index was 2.56%).The activity intensity in Hang-tou Town was the highest(relative richness index was 8.33%);The daily activity pattern of the silver pheasant population is a three-peak pattern,with activity peaks of 6:00,11:00,and 17:00,respectively;Throughout the year,activities are more frequent from March to April and November.The research results can provide a basis for the management and protection of the silver pheasant population and its habitat.
distribution characteristicsactivity rhythminfrared cameraMuntiacus reevesiJiande City