scholarly journals Comparative Distribution of Small Mammals Diversity in Protected and Non-Protected Area of Peninsular Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julius William-Dee ◽  
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Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan ◽  
Qhairil Rosli ◽  
Muhd Amsyari Morni ◽  
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Pasoh ◽  
2003 ◽  
pp. 403-411
Author(s):  
Lim Boo Liat ◽  
Louis Ratnam ◽  
Nor Azman Hussein


2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 243-250
Author(s):  
Rayanne Gama-Matos ◽  
Átilla Colombo Ferreguetti ◽  
Giulia Mekiassen do Nascimento ◽  
Juliane Pereira-Ribeiro ◽  
Natália Vagmaker ◽  
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AbstractJackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) is an exotic invasive plant species in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest that causes changes in the environment through the release of allelopathic substances and has high fruit production. We aimed to understand the potential effects of the jackfruit on the non-volant small mammal assemblage in an area protected by law, in the municipality of Cariacica – Espírito Santo, south-eastern Brazil. We sampled the small mammals assemblage using live traps in 18 sites, eight with jackfruit and 10 without. We ordinated the assemblage and tested possible differences in species richness and abundance according to the jackfruit density. We recorded 31 species of non-volant small mammals, with 13 species endemic to the Atlantic Forest. Jackfruit species can affect both positively and negatively the studied assemblage of non-volant small mammals. For species with a frugivory habit, jackfruit has a positive effect favouring these species. On the other hand, for insectivorous species, jackfruit represents an impact inhibiting the presence of these species in an area with high jackfruit density. The results presented are the first step in understanding the effect of this invasive species on a small mammals assemblage and initiating a monitoring of these species in areas affected by jackfruits. Furthermore, management of jackfruits in this protected area is required.



2021 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 00010
Author(s):  
Marinat Gudova ◽  
Fatimat Tembotova ◽  
Marita Emkuzheva ◽  
Albina Amshokova ◽  
Ekaterina Kuchinova

We studied the species diversity and abundance of small terrestrial mammals in the spring and autumn period of 2016-2019 in four groups of habitats of the protected area “Sarykum barkhans” of the Dagestan Nature Reserve: barkhan, floodplain forest, ailant plantations, the territory of the cordon. During the study period, 10 species of terrestrial small mammals were recorded – E. roumanicus, C. suaveolens, C. leucodon, M. musculus, M. macedonicus, A. fulvipectus, C. migratorius, M. socialis, D. sagitta, D. nitedula. Apodemus and Mus mice are the dominant species in the studied area. Mice of Apodemus and M. macedonicus were registered for the first time in the territory of barchans. Indicator species of xerophilic ecosystems – C. migratorius, M. socialis, D. sagitta, were recorded locally, exclusively in the only biotope of barkhan. H. auritus, S. pygmaeus, A. major, M. arvalis, A. terrestris, R. norvegicus, M. tamariscinus, which were previously noted by several authors, were not registered (both traces of vital activity and animals themselves) in the studied area during the whole period of research (2016-2019). Seasonal and annual fluctuations of species diversity and abundance taking into account groups of biotopes and small mammal habitats were revealed.



2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farah Shafawati Mohd-Taib ◽  
Rosha Asyikha ◽  
Shukor Md Nor

The mangrove forest is located in the coastal intertidal zone and plays a vital role in buffering against erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides. This ecosystem also serves for ecotourism due to its heterogeneous habitats, which supported a high diversity of plants and animals. Small mammals are among the abundant but poorly recognised inhabitants in mangrove forests. Apart from their role as primary consumer and prey, they are host to various ectoparasites, which potentially become the primary vector for tick-borne diseases among visitors. Therefore, this study aims to determine the small mammal assemblages and their ectoparasite prevalence in mangroves forests of Peninsular Malaysia. The capture-release method was applied for small mammal sampling, and each captured individual was screened and collected for ectoparasites before released. DNA barcoding using CO1 genes was performed for small mammal species verification, whereby ectoparasite identification was based on morphological identification and molecular verification using 16S rDNA genes. A total of 94 small mammals from 6 species were captured across sites, dominated by Rattus tiomanicus (n=74). From this number, 15 individuals (16% prevalence) were infested by ticks, 22 individuals (23%) were infested by mites, whereas 4 individuals (4%) were infested by both ticks and mites. Five species of ticks and one mite species were identified; Amblyomma cordiferum, Ixodes granulatus, Haemaphysalis hystricis, Dermacentor auratus, Dermacentor atrosignatus, and Laelaps echidninus. This study reveals a relatively poor diversity of small mammals in the mangroves forest, of which highly infested with a diversity of ectoparasites, elucidating the relationship of hostectoparasite associations in the riparian zone. This information is crucial to inform visitors to these areas, ultimately safeguard against ectoparasite-borne disease.



1980 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
AKIRA SHIRAI ◽  
ALEXANDER L. DOHANY ◽  
ELSIE GAN ◽  
TEIK CHYE CHAN ◽  
DAVID L. HUXSOLL


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 18651-18654
Author(s):  
Lukman Ismail ◽  
Syafiq Sulaiman ◽  
Muhammad Izzat Hakimi Mat Nafi ◽  
Muhammad Syafiq Mohmad Nor ◽  
Nur Izyan Fathiah Saimeh ◽  
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The Asiatic Golden Cat Catopuma temminckii is poorly studied in Peninsular Malaysia.  We deployed 12 camera traps to assess the wildlife diversity in the unprotected State Land Forest of Merapoh, Pahang State.  During the period from August to October 2019, one Asiatic Golden Cat was photographed at a single camera trap station.  This record outside the protected area network emphasizes the importance of wildlife corridors.  This State Land Forest is located between Forest Reserve and Taman Negara National Park.  Therefore, appropriate conservation measures must be taken in order to maintain this site as a wildlife corridor.



Data in Brief ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 105621
Author(s):  
Nur Izzah Izzati Ahmad ◽  
Noor Aisyah A Rahim ◽  
Azuan Roslan ◽  
Madinah Adrus ◽  
Mariana Ahamad ◽  
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Check List ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijaya Kumaran Jayaraj ◽  
Siti Hajjar Muhamad Daud ◽  
Mohd-Isham Azhar ◽  
Shahrul Anuar Mohd Sah ◽  
Seri Intan Mokhtar ◽  
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A series of surveys in Wang Kelian State Park, Perlis were carried out since 2009 to 2011 to document the diversity of mammals. Two sampling stations; 1) the Wang Burma cave trail and 2) the Orchard leading to Tasik Meranti were sampled for small mammals using mist-nets, harp traps, cage traps and were accounted through direct observation. The highlight of this study includes new geographic records for Rhinolophus chiewkweeae and Rousettus leschenaultii for the state of Perlis. Additionally, there were also 30 new distributional records of mammals in this protected area, increasing the total known mammals of Wang Kelian State Park to 86 species. Although having poorly known mammals such as R. chiewkweeae and Macaca arctoides in this park, the diversity of mammals in Wang Kelian State Park is still underestimated as the species cumulative curve over time has yet to reach a stationary phase. In conclusion more surveys need to be done especially the northern part of the park near the Malaysia-Thailand border and Tasik Meranti in order to look at possible occurrences of threatened mammals highlighted in this study.



2015 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azrinaaini Md Yusoff ◽  
Jayaraj Vijaya Kumaran ◽  
Nurul Farah Diyana Mohd Tahir ◽  
Seri Intan Mokhtar

A global geographic fragmentation has caused the diversity of animals and plants worldwide, mostly to the population of small mammals. In Malaysia, there are a lot of natural barriers that can separate the population of small mammals including common treeshrew, Tupaia glis. In this study, the polymorphism of ninety (90) Tupaia glis in Peninsular Malaysia is carried out by comparing the skulls of the species from different states by using MorphoJ analysis. This is carried out to know the landmark of the species and the shape changes. 



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