Small mammals distribution and diversity in a plague endemic area in West Usambara Mountains, Tanzania

摘要: Small mammals play a role in plague transmission as hosts all endemic areas. Information on distribution and diversity of small is therefore important for surveillance control such The objective this study was to investigate mammals' their area the West Usambara Mountains north-eastern Tanzania. Landsat images field surveys were used select trapping locations different landscapes. Three landscapes with habitats selected mammals. types trap order maximise number species captured. In total, 188 animals thirteen captured 4,905 nights. Praomys delectorum Mastomys natalensis both reported comprised 50% trapped. Trap success increased altitude. Species higher plantation forest followed by shrub, compared other habitats, regardless landscape type. It would seem that chances from humans are much under natural habitats.