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JA0562-14
Article TitleInsectivorous bat assemblage in the hill dipterocarp forest of Temengor Forest Reserve, Peninsular Malaysia
AuthorJoann C. L., Christine Fletcher, Hannah M.W. Salim, Abdul Rahman K., Rhett Daniel Harrison and Matthew D. Potts
Year2011
Journal TitleMalayan Nature Journal
InstitutionThe Malayan Nature Journal
Volume63
Issue3
Pages569-576
Call NumberJA0562-14
KeywordsInsectivorous Bats, Diversity, Upper Hill Dipterocarp Forest, Temengor, Peninsular Malaysia
Abstract:
Bat diversity in the hill forests of Peninsular Malaysia is often poorly studied due to reasons such as rough terrain and accessibility. Temengor is a 148 870 ha forest reserve that is well known for its rich biodiversity, but is constantly facing pressure from poaching, expansion of the timber industry and land development. In this study, we describe the insectivorous bat diversity of Temengor’s hill dipterocarp forest. We captured 20 insectivorous bat species, most of which were forest specialists and compared our results to a previous study done in the lower regions of the Temengor forest. The species composition clearly shows that while cavernicolous bats dominated the lower regions, the hill regions were dominated by tree/foliage roosting species. These distinct species communities suggest that the large area of continuous forest in Temengor should be a conservation priority.
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