Philippine Species of Endemic Fauna •(Philippine_SoEFa)•

[moy1moy1]

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Primate #3 : Philippine Long-tailed Macaque



Com.name: unggoy, Philippine monkey
Sci.name: Macaca fascicularis philippinensis
Classification: Mammals
Family: Primates
Location/Origin:
It is found in most Philippine forests, but especially in the mangrove forests of western central Philippines, particularly on Palawan, and down to Visayas and Mindanao.
Status: Near Threathened
Description:
Philippine Long-tailed Macaque has reddish brown coats. Its tail has an average length of 50 cm to 60 cm. They can reach a height from 40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 inches). It is the size of a domestic cat. Male macaques weigh from 4 - 8 kg , but females can only attain from 3 - 4 kg. The Philippine Long-tailed Macaque is found on all major islands (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao). However, though classified "Near Threatened," it is actually in serious retreat or already extinct in much of its original range. For instance, in Olongapo in Zambales Province (western central Luzon), where a patch of old-growth forest remains, the monkeys have found some refuge; unfortunately, they are often road killed, accidentally electrocuted by live wires, and sometimes stoned.
Reference:
Philippine Long-tailed Macaque - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[moy1moy1]

Primate #4: Philippine Slow Loris



Com.name: Bornean slow loris, kokang, "tarsier" (ain't a tarsier though)
Sci.name: Nycticebus coucang menagensis
Classification: Mammals
Family: Primates
Location/Origin:
This species is found in Brunei, Indonesia (Kalimantan Borneo, Belitung and Banka), Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak Borneo) and the Philippines (Tawi Tawi, Bongao, Sangasanga, and perhaps some other small islands in the Sulu Archipelago. Ethnographic survey records suggest local extinction in some islands in the Tawi Tawi group (Philippines), though the species is still likely to be found on smaller islands.
Status: Vulnerable
Description:
The Bornean slow loris or the Philippine slow loris was formerly considered a subspecies of Nycticebus coucang (Sunda Loris), but was elevated to the species level. The smallest of the Indonesian slow lorises, it is not only distinguished genetically from the others, but also by its pale golden to red fur, virtual lack of markings on its head, and consistent absence of a second upper incisor. Based on data collected from researchers in the field and old specimens from museum collections, claimed that this species is common throughout Borneo. However, loris ‘presence’ is usually not determined first-hand, and it also cannot be presumed that lorises still occur in areas from where they were once collected. The species actually seems to be very uncommon throughout its range, though it has a very limited distribution in the Philippines. In Kalimantan, a 3-month survey in a protected peat swamp forest (Sabangau National Park) revealed very low densities of slow lorises, 0.21 - 0.38 animals/km. When comparing this to other studies of Nycticebus, it seems clear that this species, when it does occur, is rare. Indeed, in 46,000 trapping nights in Kinabalu National Park trapped this species only 3 times, and noted that in nocturnal walks over five years, it was rarely seen. The species occurs in primary and secondary lowland forest, gardens, and plantations, at elevations between 35-100 m. According to interviews with local people in the Philippines, the species tends to be sighted in citrus trees (calamansi) and may be tolerant of a variety of habitats. It is nocturnal, and almost entirely arboreal. In Sabangau National Park, of four sightings of lorises, 50% contained two or more individuals, feeding together in the same tree (Callophylum hosei and Szygium cf. nigricans).
Burning of habitat and conversion, especially to palm oil plantations almost certainly represents a threat to this species. Although it is relatively adaptable to anthropogenic habitats, and so it might less affected by forest loss than some other primate species, forest loss has been so severe in the region that it is likely to have had some negative impacts. The species is collected locally for use as pets; subsequent uncontrolled release of pets in some areas is also a threat. This species is included in Appendix I of CITES and is protected by Indonesian law. Surveys to study the status of all populations, including those from the Philippines and other small Indonesian islands are required. Some forest fragments where the species occur remain protected. There is a particular need for field guides for this and other nocturnal Indonesian primate species, as they are often confused in rescue centers and elsewhere. The species occurs in a number of protected areas throughout its range, though its status there is uncertain.
Reference:
Bornean Slow Loris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[SPRINGFIELD_XD_40]

Thanks a lot !

I am planning to acquire a Philippine Macaque in the near future man gud hehehe .

Any other endemic primates of the Philippines ? How about the PALAWAN MONKEY ? Mas gamay sa macaque and dako gamay sa tarsier .

[moy1moy1]

Thanks a lot !

I am planning to acquire a Philippine Macaque in the near future man gud hehehe .

Any other endemic primates of the Philippines ? How about the PALAWAN MONKEY ? Mas gamay sa macaque and dako gamay sa tarsier .

sir u r referring to the Philippine Macaque, kung tnawn nimu sa pic halos pareho ra cla sa crab-eater macaque pero gagmay jud nang philippine macaque unya endemic ra some parts of the ph esp. Palawan , pero kung naa mn jud lahi na monkey, aw research pako anag maayu hehehehe so far 4 sp. of primates paman ang natala as of now sa philippines

[SPRINGFIELD_XD_40]

@ MOY ...

As far as I know , ang PALAWAN MONKEY a ilahang gipasabot other than the stereotyped chonggo ( macaques ) puwa ang lobot , short tail but not that short and it belongs sa new world monkeys siya , medyo hawig sa capuchins . Endemic daw ni siya sa Palawan and Sulu / Tawi2 .

[moy1moy1]

@ MOY ...

As far as I know , ang PALAWAN MONKEY kay puwa ang lobot , short tail but not that short and it belongs sa new world monkeys siya , medyo hawig sa capuchins . Endemic ni siya sa Palawan and Sulu / Tawi2 .

d.ae? asa ka nag refer ana sir?? post daw dreh ang link?? hehehehehe

[moy1moy1]

kitaz koz jessica soho just now, nay new species of a worm like mollusk hehehe wa lng share ko lang

[moy1moy1]

Happy Valentines Party people!!!!!!

[cromagnon]

kitaz koz jessica soho just now, nay new species of a worm like mollusk hehehe wa lng share ko lang

lage , i dun think it jus evolved few years ago . .. dugay na cguro na cya na specie pero wala lng na bantayan .. . pero grabe sad wla jud toy nka ila ato . hehe

[gaevwa]

happy valentine's day primates! aw people diay!hehehe..
moy1, salamat ato sa imo gi-email.. nakabalo naman ko ato nga species sauna..in fact, i posted an article ato sa usa ka turtle thread diria last year.. luoy lagi kaayo kay gipamaligya sa manila..