A Review of the Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) in Borneo, with Reference to the Population in Bako National Park, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

Authors

  • MOHAMAD BIN KOMBI Forest Department Sarawak, Wisma Sumber Alam Jalan Stadium, 93060 Kuching, Sarawak, MALAYSIA
  • MOHD TAJUDDIN ABDULLAH Department of Zoology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, University Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MALAYSIA

Keywords:

Bako National Park, popuation, distribution, Nasalis larvatus, proboscis monkey, malaysian Borneo

Abstract

The Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is endemic to the Island of Borneo. It dominates from the coastal areas to the headwaters of some major rivers. In Sarawak, its distribution occurred in coastal and swamp areas based on previous studies. The population in the Bako National Park, Sarawak is fluctuating when compared to previous studies. The total population of the proboscis monkeys is estimated about 306 individuals compared to the lowest of 111 individuals in 2005. The fluctuating numbers of N. larvatus population is assumed to be at the optimum carrying capacity Bako National Park. There are still large areas of habitat outside the Bako National Park that can support the increasing population size that must be secured to protect a viable population in the long term.

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Published

2016-04-01

How to Cite

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KOMBI, M.B. and ABDULLAH, M.T. 2016. A Review of the Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) in Borneo, with Reference to the Population in Bako National Park, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. Tropical Natural History. 16, 1 (Apr. 2016), 42–56.

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2016): April

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Original Articles

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