Data from: An assessment of sampling designs using SCR analyses to estimate abundance of boreal caribou

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Accurately estimating abundance is a critical component of monitoring and recovery of rare and elusive species. Spatial capture-recapture (SCR) models are an increasingly popular method for robust estimation of ecological parameters. We provide an analytical framework to assess results from empirical studies to inform SCR sampling design, using both simulated and empirical data from non-invasive genetic sampling of seven boreal caribou populations (Rangifer tarandus caribou) which varied in range size and estimated population density. We use simulated population data with varying levels of clustered distributions to quantify the impact of non-independence of detections on density estimates, and empirical datasets to explore the influence of varied sampling intensity on the relative bias and precision of density estimates.  Simulations revealed that clustered distributions of detections did not significantly impact relative bias or precision of density estimates. The genotyping success rate of our empirical dataset (n = 7,210 samples) was 95.1%, and 1,755 unique individuals were identified. Analysis of the empirical data indicated that reduced sampling intensity had a greater impact on density estimates in smaller ranges. The number of captures and spatial recaptures were strongly correlated with precision, but not absolute relative bias. The best sampling designs did not differ with estimated population density but differed between large and small ranges. We provide an efficient framework implemented in R to estimate the detection parameters required when designing SCR studies. The framework can be used when designing a monitoring program to minimize effort and cost while maximizing effectiveness, which is critical for informing wildlife management and conservation.

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Auteur(s) :

McFarlane, Samantha

McFarlane, Samantha

Trent University

, Manseau, Micheline

Manseau, Micheline

Environment and Climate Change Canada

, Steenweg, Robin

Steenweg, Robin

Alberta Environment and Parks

, Hervieux, Dave

Hervieux, Dave

Alberta Environment and Parks

, Hegel, Troy

Hegel, Troy

Alberta Environment and Parks

, Slater, Simon

Slater, Simon

Alberta Environment and Parks

et Wilson, Paul

Wilson, Paul

Trent University

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Dépôt source:

Dryad

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License:

https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

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URL:

https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.v9s4mw6st

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Date de publication:

2021-08-16

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Citation selon les normes APA:

Data from: An assessment of sampling designs using SCR analyses to estimate abundance of boreal caribou. (2021). [Data set]. Dryad. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.v9s4mw6st

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