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Checklist of Chiroptera at Selected Central Forest Spine (CFS) Ecological Corridors in Peninsular 47
Peninsular Malaysia
Malaysia

1997), especially in connecting the fragmented forest. Moreover, Hein et al.
(2009) mentioned that linear landscape features such as forested and stream
corridors, tree lines, and hedgerows are recorded to provide suitable areas for
bats to commute and forage.

Thus, this study aims to document bats species from PL1 Tanum - Sungai Yu
Forest Reserves, Pahang, and PL3 Panti - Ulu Sedili Forest Reserves, Johor. This
baseline information at both PLs will be useful to assist the stakeholder’s
especially state forestry departments and town planners, formulate management
plans and regulate policies to maintain and preserve these areas.

METHODOLOGY

The surveys were conducted at 16 sites from two CFS ecological corridors in
two states, namely PL1 Tanum - Sungai Yu Forest Reserves, Pahang, and PL3
Panti - Ulu Sedili Forest Reserves, Johor (Figure 1). The distance among these
sites was about 1km. A total of two four-bank harp traps and ten mist nets were
deployed in each site. All traps were opened for four consecutive nights during
each sampling session. Both traps were checked at least five times a day at 0630
hours, 1930 hours, 2030 hours, 2130 hours, and 2230 hours. The captured
individuals were transferred into a cloth bag. Four measurements were collected,
namely forearm length (FA), tail length (T), ear length (E), and live weight (g).
Bat identifications were carried out following Francis (2019) and Kingston et al.
(2009). Sampling sessions were conducted once for each site, starting from May
until November 2017. A brief description of the study areas and their coordinates
are listed in Table 1.