Sunda Pangolin Manis javanica (Mammalia: Pholidota: Manidae) of Gaya Island, Sabah

oleh: Jephte Sompud, Cynthia Boon Sompud, Kurtis Jai-Chyi Pei, Nick Ching-Min Sun, Rimi Repin, Fred Tuh

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society 2019-03-01

Deskripsi

The Sunda Pangolin Manis javanica is naturally present in Gaya Island, Sabah, but its population status is largely unknown.  Results from a recent survey using camera traps indicated the presence of a few individuals, who were strictly nocturnal.  There is a strong indication that the population in Gaya Island is in danger of local extinction.  There is also an urgent need to conduct an in-depth study to gather scientific information for further conservation action.