Demography Population of Sumatran Surili (Presbytis melalophos ssp. mitrata Eschsholtz, 1821) and The Diversity of Vegetation as Their Habitat in Riparian Site of Geopark Mengkarang Purba, Merangin Regency

<p><br />Surili Sumatera (Presbytis melalophos ssp. mitrata Eschsholtz, 1821) is a primate species commonly found in Sumatra and Kalimantan. The<br />subspecies of mitrata are known to be found along the Batanghari River, to the Geopark Mengkarang Purba area. However, data on the n...

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Main Authors: Asrizal Paiman, Novriyanti Novriyanti, Cory Wulan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IPB University 2018-07-01
Series:Media Konservasi
Online Access:http://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/konservasi/article/view/22052
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Summary:<p><br />Surili Sumatera (Presbytis melalophos ssp. mitrata Eschsholtz, 1821) is a primate species commonly found in Sumatra and Kalimantan. The<br />subspecies of mitrata are known to be found along the Batanghari River, to the Geopark Mengkarang Purba area. However, data on the number of<br />species in their habitat in Geopark Mengkarang Purba is not yet available. Thus, research on the demographics of riparian populations in riparian<br />areas and the diversity of tree species as a residential habitat in the region is required. The data of this study were collected for ± 3 months in the<br />Merangin Geopark area, West Bangko district in Bedeng Rejo and Rengas Ulu Villages. Geographically this location is located at 02<br />10'43.9 "LS,<br />102<br />o<br />o<br />10'47,5" BT with wavy topography. All aspects of population demographics were observed with transect strip technique on the 1.000 x 100 meter<br />line for 10 repetitions per day. The number of paths observed was 3 lines representing the sampling intensity of 0,48% of the total area of the study<br />site. The results showed that the total population of Sumatran Surili found in Geopark Mengkarang Purba area was 29 individuals with sex ratio of<br />1:2 and age structure which was considered progressive for the growth of Surili Sumatera population in Purba Geopark Mengkarang. The level of<br />tree species diversity found in 31 species at the study site is close to high (H '= 2,96), most of which are found as fruit trees useful for the life and<br />development of the Sumatran surili population.</p><p>Keywords: demography population, Geopark Merangin, Presbytis, riparian site</p><p> </p>
ISSN:0215-1677
2502-6313