Assessment of species composition, morphological characteristics and conservation threats of bats within Lokoja metropolis in Kogi state

This study assessed bat species composition, morphological characteristics and conservation threats within Lokoja Metropolis, Kogi State, Nigeria. Field surveys were conducted across eight urban sites between June and October 2025. Data were collected through mist netting, using nets of 12 m by 2.7 m with 36 mm mesh, at three rooftop survey sites during nocturnal sampling sessions from 18:00 to 23:00 and 04:00 to 06:30 hours, and through camera based dislodgement counting at five treetop sur