| Abstract: | Estimating density is a fundamental objective of many animal population studies. Application of methods for estimating population size from ostensibly closed populations is widespread, but ineffective for estimating absolute density because most populations are subject to short-term movements or so-called temporary emigration. This phenomenon invalidates the resulting estimates because the effective sample area is unknown. A number of methods involving the adjustment of estimates based on heuristic considerations are in widespread use. In this paper, a hierarchical model of spatially indexed capture recapture data is proposed for sampling based on area searches of spatial sample units subject to uniform sampling intensity. The hierarchical model contains explicit models for the distribution of individuals and their movements, in addition to an observation model that is conditional on the location of individuals during sampling. Bayesian analysis of the hierarchical model is achieved by the use of data augmentation, which allows for a straightforward implementation in the freely available software WinBUGS. We present results of a simulation study that was carried out to evaluate the operating characteristics of the Bayesian estimator under variable densities and movement patterns of individuals. An application of the model is presented for survey data on the flat-tailed horned lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii) in Arizona, USA. |
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| Citation Author: | Royle, J. A.; Young, K. V. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Ecology |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | A hierarchical model for spatial capture-recapture data; 2008; Article; Journal; Ecology; Royle, J. A.; Young, K. V. |
| Citation Start Page: | 2281 |
| Citation Volume: | 89 |
| Citation Year: | 2008 |
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| Text: | A hierarchical model for spatial capture-recapture data; 2008; Article; Journal; Ecology; Royle, J. A.; Young, K. V. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.esajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1890/07-0601.1 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:18 -0500 |
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