Southwest reGAP modeled distribution of Black-footed ferret in the Colorado Plateau ecoregion, USA The Southwest Regional Gap Analysis Project predicted habitat for 819 vertebrate species that reside, breed, or use habitat in the five-state region for a substantial portion of the their life history. The list of species to model was determined by identifying decision rules for taxon inclusion (These rules can be provided upon request). To create the most accurate models possible we are engaging taxa experts to provide a review of these habitat models. These models are based on the concept of Wildlife Habitat Relationships (WHRs). We have defined WHRs as a statement describing resources and conditions present in areas where a species [...]
