Bats Diversity in Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia (KUSTEM)

Widad Fadhullah; Wong Chee Ho

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol1.iss3.109

Authors

Widad Fadhullah

Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Wong Chee Ho

University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol1.iss3.109

Abstract

The study of bats diversity was conducted in Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia (KUSTEM) from July until December 2004. The objective is to examine the diversity of bat species in KUSTEM area for conservation purpose. Ten mist nets were used as the capturing device. Species identification was based on the forearm measurement, weight, sex, maturity status and their reproduction. Bats were released after identification. A total of 99 individual bats were captured, comprising of two families and four species. Three species were frugivorous bats, Cynopterus brachyotis, Cynopterus horsfieldii and Eonycteris major from the family Pteropodidae. One insectivorous species, Kerivoulla papillosa was captured from the family Vespertillionidae. Cynopterus brachyotis is the highest captured individual and species, representing 70.97% of total capture. Shannon-Weiner index is 0.8569 and Simpson index is 0.4504. The bat diversity in KUSTEM is influenced by the capture device and duration of study.

Author Biographies

Widad Fadhullah, Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Industrial Technology
Wong Chee Ho, University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

Faculty of Science and Technology

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