Mammalian diversity in West Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract. Husodo T, Shanida SS, Febrianto P, Pujianto MP, Megantara EN. 2019. Mammalian diversity in West Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 1846-1858. Protected forests in West Java are wider than conservation forests, whereas mammalian diversity in protected forests is as high as mammalian diversity in conservation forests. Mammals in protected forests are not protected by regional protection regulations, while anthropogenic factors in Java are quite high. This is possible that mammals who have high conservation status will experience local extinction. This study aims to determine (i) the composition of mammalian species and (ii) the species that are always found in studies of mammalian diversity in West Java. The study was conducted through a qualitative approach by combining several methods such as interview, camera trapping, sign survey, observation and transect, and collapsible traps. Mammalia in West Java found 54 species, 21 families, and nine orders with details of three species of Artiodactyla, 12 species of Carnivores, seven species of Chiroptera, one species of Dermoptera, one species of Euphotyphla, one species of Pholidota, five species of Primates, 21 species of Rodentia, and three species of Scandentia. The species that are always found in all study locations are nine species, including wild boar, Javan leopard, leopard cat, Javan mongoose, oriental small-clawed otter, Asian palm civet, grizzled leaf monkey, Javan langur, and Javan tree shrew. The results presented here may facilitate improvements in the mammalian diversity database, especially in the non-conservation area.

Mammals diversity of mount sawal wildlife reserve, Ciamis, West Jawa

“…The similarity of the mammal community in both locations is influenced by the similarity of ecosystem characteristics which are the remaining mountainous tropical rain forest on Java Island. Based on Husodo [11] it is known that the number of mammals recorded in West Java is 54 species, 21 families, and 9 orders. This data seems contrasted, but in certain families, for example, primates are relatively not much different (60% representation).…”

“…This data seems contrasted, but in certain families, for example, primates are relatively not much different (60% representation). Furthermore, six species in Sawal Mountain are always found in all study locations in West Jawa were conducted by Husodo [11], including P. pardus, P. bengalensis, T. auratus, P. comata, A. cinereus, and S. scrofa.…”

“…Gumert et al [15] stated that M. fascicularis are edge species that are often found along rivers in Tanjung Puting National Park. Furthermore, Brotcorne et al [16] also stated that M. fascicularis prefer to use sleeping trees that are close to areas of human activity.…”

“…A similar thing was also reported by Sulistyadi [10] that factors of human activity such as forest encroachment, animal hunting, logging, and others contribute to the disruption of wildlife habitat in Slamet Mountain. Furthermore, Husodo et al [11] stated that most species on Java are highly dependent on forests, thus deforestation and land-use change are the main threats to the conservation of its species. The impact of land changes on biodiversity can also be seen from the many reports of animal conflicts around the forest, especially those related to P. pardus and M. fascicularis.…”

Habitat of mammals in West Java, Indonesia

“…The forest area as a habitat for most mammals tends to be concentrated in the Southern part of West Java which stretches from Sukabumi, Cianjur, Bandung, Garut, Sumedang, Tasikmalaya, Kuningan, and spreads to small parts in Purwakarta, and Subang (West Java Regional Environmental Management Agency 2008). Among these areas, Cisokan, Ciletuh, Kamojang, Darajat, and Gunung Salak are known to have various species of mammals based on previous studies by Padjadjaran University that published by Husodo et al (2019c) about mammalian diversity in West Java, Indonesia. The previous publication tends to reveal about mammals' diversity and comparison of the results of biodiversity studies from 2007-2018 in West Java, especially Ciletuh, Cisokan, Kamojang, Darajat, and Gunung Salak.…”