Belunggu and Belantikap ecosystems
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Summary
- Southwest Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii) are present in Belunggu and Belantikap ecosystems.
- The population size is unknown.
- The orangutan population trend is unknown.
- The total site area is unknown.
- Conservation activities have focused on orangutan research, community awareness, and capacity building.
- The site is a mixed use conservation activity area.
Site characteristics
Table 1. Basic site information for Belunggu and Belantikap ecosystems
| Species | Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii |
| Area | |
| Coordinates | Lat: 3.9 , Lon: 97.5 |
| Type of site | Non-protected area (Mixed use conservation activity area) |
| Habitat types | Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest |
| Type of governance |
Types of sites Governance types Habitat types
Ape status
Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Belunggu and Belantikap ecosystems
| Species | Year | Occurrence | Encounter or vistation rate (nests/km; ind/day) | Density estimate [ind./ km²] (95% CI) | Abundance estimate (95% CI) | Survey area | Sampling method | Analytical framework | Source | Comments | A.P.E.S. database ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii |
Sampling methods Analytical frameworks
Threats
Conservation activities
Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Belunggu and Belantikap ecosystems
| Category | Specific activity | Description | Implementing organization(s) | Year of activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Education & awareness | Other | Community outreach and capacity building (Sherman et al. 2022). | 1991-Ongoing (2022) |
Challenges
Enablers
Research activities
Research activities have been reported present in Belunggu and Belantikap ecosystems (Sherman et al. 2022).
Documented behaviours
Exposure to climate change impacts
External links
References
Sherman, J., Voigt, M., Ancrenaz, M., Wich, S. A., Qomariah, I. N., Lyman, E., Massingham, E., & Meijaard, E. (2022). Orangutan killing and trade in Indonesia: Wildlife crime, enforcement, and deterrence patterns. Biological Conservation, 276, 109744. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2022.109744
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