Table 2.
Mean (±SE) minimum convex polygon (100% MCP) and fixed kernel (50%, 85%, and 95% FK) estimates of island foxes home range sizes (km2) and results of telemetry error testing on San Clemente Island, California, between July 2010 and February 2011
| Dominant habitat | Number of foxes collared | Mean (±SE) home range size | Mean area of error ellipse around triangulated fox locations (km2 ± SE) | Total number of test collars triangulated | Average SD of bearing error for test collars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand dune | 12 | 0.21 (0.05) | 0.01 (0.0002) | 9 | 10.6 |
| Gentle MDS | 12 | 0.87 (0.14) | 0.007 (0.0003) | 10 | 7.5 |
| Rugged MDS | 9 | 0.99 (0.18) | 0.007 (0.0002) | 12 | 10.8 |
| Grassland | 7 | 1.39 (0.27) | 0.02 (0.0004) | 8 | 11.8 |
MDS, maritime desert scrub.