Rapid mammal survey at Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia, with notes on other fauna

Priscillia Miard and Nik Fadzly Nik Rosely and Nadine Ruppert (2023) Rapid mammal survey at Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia, with notes on other fauna. Malayan Nature Journal, 1. pp. 1-6. ISSN 0025-1291

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Abstract

A number of isolated patches of forest in Malaysia are understudied but potentially host a high species diversity and endemism. The aim of this study was to assess the presence of mammal species at different locations on the limestone hills located at Batu Caves, Selangor. We undertook transects walks along trails in two locations around the hill for four hours maximum at sunset and sunrise for five days (24 to 26 June 2019 and 15 to 16 October 2019). We recorded six species of diurnal mammals: Callosciurus notatus, Macaca fascicularis, Sundasciurus hippurus, Sundasciurus lowii, Trachypithecus obscurus and Tupaia glis. We also spotted two species of nocturnal mammals: Leopoldamys sabanus, and Paradoxurus hermaphroditus, and heard one, Capricornis sumatraensis. Additionally, we recorded five species of nocturnal birds including four species of owls, Caprimulgus macrurus, Ninox scutulata, Otus lempiji, Otus lettia and Tyto alba. We also heard Argusianus argus and sighted Cuora amboinensis kamaroma. This short survey detected rare and endangered species emphasizing the need for future in-depth research in this isolated forest on limestone area.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Capricornis sumatraensis, Cuora amboinensis kamaroma, Sundasciurus hippurus, threatened species, Trachypithecus obscurus
Subjects:	Q Science > QL Zoology > QL1-991 Zoology > QL605-739.8 Chordates. Vertebrates > QL700-739.8 Mammals S Agriculture > SF Animal culture > SF1-1100 Animal culture > SF411-459 Pets > SF459 Other animals
Department:	INSTITUTE > Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	06 Dec 2023 15:29
Last Modified:	06 Dec 2023 15:29
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37807

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