ISSN:
0032-8332
Keywords:
Formosan monkeys
;
Macaca cyclopis
;
Distribution
;
Preservation
;
Diverse environment
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The distribution of Formosan monkeys in Taiwan has been researched by the Macaque Research Group of Japan since 1967. In 1982, the Macaque Research Group of Japan conducted a questionnaire survey. From our past surveys, the answers to the questionnaire, and the 1982 survey, we were able to list 75 habitats of Formosan monkeys. The monkey population is more concentrated in southeast Taiwan than in other areas. This biased pattern of distribution may be attributed to the effect of forest destruction and regional development, rather than to the hunting activities by man. The density of monkey groups was estimated to be at least 0.1 group/km2. The range of the group of Formosan monkeys at Chihpen village, Taitung, was estimated to be about 2 km2. The size of this group is comparable to the average group size of Japanese monkeys.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02382080
