Wildlife inventory in Pulau Payar


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Vellu P., . (2000) Wildlife inventory in Pulau Payar. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

A wildlife inventory was carried out covering the area of Taman Laut Payar Island Kedah from 20th November 1997 til1 30th November 1997. The purpose of this inventory was to identify the species distribution and density of the wildlife present within the said area. The avifatma studies showed that there were 21 species of wild birds from 14 families. There were 2 species of Pigeon with the Pied Imperial Pigeon Dieula bieolor species being dominant. Other than this there was another species of the Pigeon found commonly known as Pale-capped Pigeon Columba punieea. Four species of small mammals mostly from the Order Rodentia were recorded. There were no large species of mammals found in this area. In general this inventory has managed to fulfill the objectives required.


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Abstract

A wildlife inventory was carried out covering the area of Taman Laut Payar Island Kedah from 20th November 1997 til1 30th November 1997. The purpose of this inventory was to identify the species distribution and density of the wildlife present within the said area. The avifatma studies showed that there were 21 species of wild birds from 14 families. There were 2 species of Pigeon with the Pied Imperial Pigeon Dieula bieolor species being dominant. Other than this there was another species of the Pigeon found commonly known as Pale-capped Pigeon Columba punieea. Four species of small mammals mostly from the Order Rodentia were recorded. There were no large species of mammals found in this area. In general this inventory has managed to fulfill the objectives required.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QH91.75 K4N277 2000 Call Number
AGROVOC Term: Wildlife
AGROVOC Term: Marine parks
AGROVOC Term: Mammals
AGROVOC Term: Birds
AGROVOC Term: Pigeons
AGROVOC Term: Species
AGROVOC Term: Distribution
AGROVOC Term: Density
AGROVOC Term: Inventories
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11698

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