Fauna of Langkawi Mangrove Forests
The mangrove forests in the north-eastern part of Langkawi island are dominated by Rhizophora apiculata and Ceriops tagal, and cover an area of 1,987 ha that is drained by three major rivers, namely, Sg. Kisap, Sg. Air Hangat and Sg. Kilim. The tree canopy are home of a variety of birds, bats, monke...
Main Authors: | Sasekumar, A., Ooi, A.L. |
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Format: | Article |
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Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
2005
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