Surveys on Roundleaf bats (Hipposideridae) were conducted at 18 forest reserves in nine CFS ecological corridor networks namely Pedu, Bukit Saiong, Kenderong, Bintang Hijau, Sungai Betis, Sungai Brok, Tembat, Tanum, Sungai Yu, Ulu Jelai, Bukit Bujang, Angsi, Berembun, Labis Timur, Mersing, Lenggor Tengah, Panti and Ulu Sedili FRs. This study mainly aims to record the presence of Hipposideridae at the selected forest reserves. The surveys started from February 2018 until August 2020. A total of three harp traps were set up in each forest reserve, except for Ulu Jelai, Tembat and Berembun FRs with six harp traps. Overall, 67 individuals comprising seven species from genus Hipposideros were recorded in this study. Hipposideros bicolor was the most widely distributed species recorded in nine forest reserves whereas, Hipposideros larvatus is the most abundance species recorded in this study with 25 individuals. Kenderong and Bintang Hijau FRs recorded the highest number of Hipposideridae species in this study, both with four species. The presence of Hipposiderids in this study might be associated with their suitable roosting and foraging areas as well as availability of food sources. Therefore, this information gives an early insight on Hipposideridae distribution and habitat requirement at the forest reserves in CFS ecological corridor landscapes that stakeholders need to consider in establishing the corridors. More sampling efforts need to put in this study, covering more areas in the forest reserves with longer sampling periods and more number of traps used in order to really identify critical corridors for bat conservations.
Surveys on moonrat were conducted at 13 sites under 11 fragmented forest reserves of five CFS ecological corridors located in the states of Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Terengganu, Pahang and Kelantan. The surveys were conducted between February 2018 to September 2019. Not much information on moonrat is documented at these forest reserves. Therefore, the study aims to document the presence of moonrat within CFS landscape in Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 100 collapsible cage traps were deployed at each surveyed site. Cumulatively, a total of eight individuals of moonrat were recorded from six forest reserves. Tanum FR and Ulu Jelai FR located in Pahang, harbour highest number of individual of moonrat, respectively with two individuals in each forest reserve. Forest conditions such as canopy closure, vegetation density and food resources may affect the presence of moonrat. Based on the information, further conservation measures can be strategized in order to conserve these fragmented forest reserves of CFS ecological corridor as a habitat for this mammal.
Surveys of small terrestrial vertebrates were conducted at identified Central Forest Spine (CFS) ecological corridor named CFSII SL7 (Secondary Linkage-7) involving Angsi Forest Reserve and Berembun Forest Reserve in Negeri Sembilan. The surveys were conducted in February, April, and September 2018. The main objective of these surveys is to update the checklist of small vertebrate species recorded in the corridor. Three plots were established, two located in Berembun FR, referred to as Berembun FR I and Berembun FR II, while one located at Angsi FR. A total of 100 collapsible cage traps, three harp traps, 10 mist nets, and 25 pitfall traps were deployed at each site. These traps were set for five consecutive nights per session, with two sampling sessions per site. In addition, direct observations and active searches were also conducted for arboreal species and herpetofauna respectively. A total of 326 individuals comprising 26 species of small mammals (eight families), 43 species of avifauna (19 families), and 22 species of herpetofauna (10 families) were recorded during the surveys. Berembun FR I harbor the highest number of small vertebrates (50 species), followed by Angsi FR and Berembun FR II with 43 and 39 species, respectively. In addition, 39 of the overall documented species are additionally recorded as small vertebrates compared to a compilation of previously listed species at both forest reserves. Through these results, it is hoped that the significance of these fragmented forests under CFSII SL7 as crucial habitats for small vertebrates can be further highlighted, and appropriate conservation measures must be taken to safeguard the small vertebrate population in these areas.
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) was established in 1985, and later in 2009, FRIM was awarded as Natural Heritage of Malaysia. Researchers of FRIM Zoology Branch conducted continuous monitoring of faunal diversity, especially on mammal and bird groups. The study’s objective is to illustrate the diversity of mammals and birds found within the FRIM Campus. There are 62 species of mammals from 18 families with highest species recorded (10spp) was from family Vespertilionidae, followed by family Sciuridae and Hipposideridae with nine and seven species, respectively. A total of 233 species of birds from 58 families were recorded up to date of which 173 are resident, and 28 are migratory. Pycnonotidae or Bulbuls are the family with highest number of species (18spp), followed by family Cuculidae (14spp) and Rallidae (13spp). Although FRIM used to be an agricultural and mining area, it is believed that the faunal composition is "returning" to this forest since it was reforested back in the early 1900s. Connected to Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve, this 544.3-ha campus is blessed as it provides a natural habitat and ensures the continuity of vast faunal diversity.
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