Distribution and abundance of different bat species in the interior of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and adjacent farmlands in Gede, Kilifi County, Kenya

We present data on the distribution and abundance of different bat species in the interior of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest (ASF) and human-modified habitats (farmlands) on the eastern part of this coastal forest in Gede, Kilifi County Kenya. Bats were sampled with ground level mist nets and opportunistically with hand nets from caves. Captured individuals were identified to species and count of each species recorded both in the forest interior and the farmland. This information provides a baseline information on the role of human-modified habitats, and remaining coastal forests in Kenya for conservation of bats. In addition, the informaion can be used for future detailed study on ecology of bats as well monitoring of population trends.