Kibale National Park, Uganda · Field Study 2026

Mammal Diversity Inventory of Kibale Forest

Species Occurrence, Survey Methods & Estimated Abundance — Kibale National Park
Course: GEO1204 – Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science
Field Period: 30 Mar – 4 Apr 2026
Total Species: 10 recorded
Survey Methods: Direct obs., Camera trap, Tracks & Dung
Welborn Kibwota Data Collector & Visualisation Author
Reg. No: 25/U/0909/PS · Student No: 2500701909

I. Mammal Species Inventory

Complete inventory of mammal species recorded at Kibale National Park during the 30 Mar – 4 Apr 2026 field survey. Survey methods include direct observation, camera trapping, and indirect sign (tracks, dung). Estimated abundance reflects relative encounter frequency.

Total Species
10
Mammals recorded
Primates
4
Species observed
Camera Trap
6
Species detected
Forest Interior
6
Species restricted
Conservation Flag
1
Elephant (Very Low)
Recorded Mammal Species — Kibale National Park, Uganda
Hover any row for full species details. Abundance estimates based on encounter frequency, camera trap detection rates, and indirect signs recorded in situ.
# Scientific Name Common Name Survey Method Habitat Est. Abundance
Abundance Key
Very High
High
Moderate
Low
Very Low

II. Estimated Abundance by Species

Relative abundance score per species (Very Low = 1 → Very High = 5) derived from encounter frequency, nest counts, camera trap detections, and indirect sign surveys. Colour indicates functional group.

Relative Abundance Score — All Recorded Species
Hover bars for species details. Score scale: Very Low (1) · Low (2) · Moderate (3) · High (4) · Very High (5).

III. Habitat Zone Distribution

Number of species recorded per habitat zone. Forest interior species tend to be more range-restricted and sensitive to disturbance; edge and buffer species show greater habitat flexibility.

Species Count per Habitat Zone
Habitat zones recorded during fieldwork: Forest Interior, Forest Edge, Forest Interior/Edge, Forest Edge/Buffer. Hover bars for species breakdown.

IV. Survey Method Coverage

Breakdown of species detected per survey method. Each method captures different components of the mammal community — direct observation favours diurnal primates, camera traps detect secretive nocturnal species, and track/dung surveys reveal large-bodied species with low encounter rates.

Species Detected per Survey Method
A species may be recorded by more than one method. Hover segments for species names.