Echolocation call measurements made from free-flying Mystacina tuberculata
Call parameter . | Forest (N=31 calls, 9 bats) . | Open (N=11 calls, 3 bats) . |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse duration (ms) | 2.5±0.4 | 3.5±0.3 |
| Pulse interval (ms) | 72.3±23.4 | 80.7±18.9 |
| Minimum frequency of fundamental harmonic (kHz) | 18.6±0.8 | 19.3±0.8 |
| Frequency of most energy in fundamental harmonic (kHz) | 27.7±2.7 | 26.6±1.4 |
| Maximum frequency of fundamental harmonic (kHz) | 37.4±2.1 | 36.3±1.5 |
| Upper frequency of third harmonic (kHz) | 90.7±4.9 | 86.3±2.9 |
| Frequency of most energy in second harmonic (kHz) | 49.3±2.5 | 45.5±1.7 |
Call parameter . | Forest (N=31 calls, 9 bats) . | Open (N=11 calls, 3 bats) . |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse duration (ms) | 2.5±0.4 | 3.5±0.3 |
| Pulse interval (ms) | 72.3±23.4 | 80.7±18.9 |
| Minimum frequency of fundamental harmonic (kHz) | 18.6±0.8 | 19.3±0.8 |
| Frequency of most energy in fundamental harmonic (kHz) | 27.7±2.7 | 26.6±1.4 |
| Maximum frequency of fundamental harmonic (kHz) | 37.4±2.1 | 36.3±1.5 |
| Upper frequency of third harmonic (kHz) | 90.7±4.9 | 86.3±2.9 |
| Frequency of most energy in second harmonic (kHz) | 49.3±2.5 | 45.5±1.7 |
Calls were recorded in a forested area close to the roost or from three bats released in an open area devoid of trees. Means ± S.D. of all calls are reported.