FLORIDA NATURAL AREAS INVENTORY
Instructions:
FIELD REPORT FORM - OCCURRENCE OF SPECIAL ANIMAL
(note: each form should include only one species, one locality, and preferably one date)
(please include any additional information on the back of this sheet, or attach separately)
(complete what you can, leave fields blank or write unknown if you lack information)
(Note - you may use the tab key or the cursor to move between fields)
Scientific Name:
Common Name:
Observer:
Date observed:
Basis for Identification:
County:
Location of Animal(s):
(please attach or send map and give specific directions; if possible, mark site on copy of USGS 7.5 minute topo map or aerial
photograph or draw detailed map with landmarks)
GPS coordinates: North:
West:
GPS accuracy if known:
Describe habitats or plant communities, including dominant plant species:
Extent of this habitat at site that may support animal (e.g., acres, miles):
Number of individuals (or nests, burrows, etc.) seen:
Estimated number of individuals in population (basis?):
Age or population structure (adults, young, etc.):
Ecological & behavioral notes (e.g., reproductive stage, activity type, feeding, flying, nesting):
Have you seen this species at the same location in the past? Yes
No
If yes, please give date(s):
Previous condition or notes:
Is there evidence of disturbance at the site? Yes
No
If yes, please describe:
Owner(s) of site:
Is owner protecting this animal? Yes
No
Comment
Conservation/Management Needs:
Additional comments (other useful information concerning this animal and site -- e.g., names and addresses of individuals who might
be helpful, publications, museum specimen numbers, etc.):
Submitted by:
Affiliation:
Address:
Phone:
e-mail:
Date:
Fax:
Please submit completed field report form to:
Dr. Dale R. Jackson, Sr. Research Zoologist
Florida Natural Areas Inventory
1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 200-C
Tallahassee, FL 32303
tel: 850-224-0626
fax: 850-681-9364
e-mail: djackson@fnai.org
www.fnai.org
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