Fig. 1

Dataset Workflow. Visual representation of the data curation, formatting, technical validation, and quality control process of this dataset of Desmodus rotundus occurrence reports. 1) Red: the data were first collected from various sources, including public data repositories, natural history museums and institutions, individual contributors, and published scientific literature. These data were formatted to meet Darwin Core archive standards. 2) Blue: the formatted data were then examined for error and underwent the technical validation process where reports which did not meet inclusion criteria were removed (see Technical Validation section). 3) Green: the data were manually examined again after the technical validation process for quality and to detect any remaining errors. This process was repeated as new D. rotundus occurrence reports were collected (dashed arrow). The final dataset was published at the end of this repeated validation and quality check process and is accessible from: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.15025296.