Distribution of the Sunda Colugo (Galeopterus variegatus) in Malaysia (Peninsular, Sabah, Sarawak)

• Main Authors: Muhammad Dzulhelmi, Muhammad Nasir, Mohd Tajuddin, Abdullah
• Format: E-Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Sains Malaysia 2010
• Subjects: QL Zoology
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/13413/1/Distribution%20of%20the%20Sunda%20Colugo%20%28Galeopterus%20variegatus%29%20in%20Malaysia%20%28abstract%29.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/13413/; http://www.tlsr.usm.my/

There is not much information available on the distribution of the Sunda colugo (Galeopterus variegates) in Malaysia, despite it being one of only two known species in the order Dermoptera. Data on the presence of the Sunda colugo and the vernacular names used by various ethnic groups throughout Malaysia were collected and compiled from various primary and secondary sources. There were 27 locations from Peninsular, 11 locations from Sabah and 34 locations from Sarawak that reported the presence of the Sunda colugo throughout Malaysia. The various ethnic groups of Malaysia adopted 37 different vernacular names to describe the Sunda colugo. This baseline data can be useful for the management authorities in conducting periodic monitoring and will enhance our knowledge of the population dynamics of the Sunda colugo in Malaysia.