Native Animals
Tomistoma schlegelii
Malayan Gharial
VU
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2014
Taxonomy
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Genus
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Specific Epithetschlegelii Müller, 1838
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Common Name
- Buaya Jenjulung (Malay)
- Buaya Julung-julung (Malay)
- False Gavial (English)
- False Gharial (English)
- Gharial (English)
- Malay Gavial (English)
- Malayan Gharial (English)
- Sunda Gharial (English)
- Tomistoma (English)
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ResidentialNative
The taxonomic status is pending for approval
Description
Tomistoma has long slim snout that is well-suited to capture small prey with a quick sideways snap. It inhabits freshwater rivers, peat swamps and lakes. Females make a mound nest of vegetation debris on high ground near water in which they lay 16-60 eggs. After 2.5-3 months hatchling at the height of the rainy season.
Habitats
| No | Description | Suitability | Seasonality |
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| 1 |
Forest → Subtropical/Tropical Swamp Forest
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Suitable | Breeding |
| 2 |
Wetlands → Bogs, Marshes, Swamps, Fens, Peatlands [generally over 8 ha]
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Suitable | Breeding |
| 3 |
Wetlands → Permanent Freshwater Lakes [over 8 ha]
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Suitable | Resident |
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Wetlands → Permanent Rivers, Streams, Creeks [includes waterfalls]
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Suitable | Resident |
References : http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/habitats-classification-scheme-ver3
Assessment
| Year Published | Assessment | Red List Category | Version |
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| 2014 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Vulnerable (VU)
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3.1 |
| 2000 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Endangered (EN)
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N/A |
| 1996 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Data Deficient (DD)
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N/A |
| 1994 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Endangered (EN)
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N/A |
| 1990 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Endangered (EN)
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N/A |
| 1988 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Endangered (EN)
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N/A |
| 1986 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Endangered (EN)
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N/A |
| 1982 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Endangered (EN)
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N/A |
Biodiversity Experts
| Profile | |
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Amirrudin Bin Ahmad (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Amphibians, Dragonflies and Damselflies, Fishes, Reptiles,
Biodiversity, Data Analysis, Digital Sequence Information (DSI), Living Modified Organism (LMO), Marine & Coastal, Protected Areas & Invasive Alien Species
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Chen Pelf Nyok (Dr.)
Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS)
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Turtle, Tortoise, and Terrapin (Ecology), Reptiles (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Education & Environment
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Kaviarasu Munian (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Reptiles (Ecology), Amphibians (Ecology), Fishes (Ecology),
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Lim Boo Liat (Dr.)
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Reptiles (Ecology), Rodents (Ecology), Amphibians (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Ecosystems & Invasive Alien Species
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Mohammad Shahfiz Azman (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Amphibians, Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles,
Awareness, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems, Environment, Forest, Landscape, Law and Policy, Management, Protected Areas, Science, Systematics, Invasive Alien Species, Like-Minded Megadiverse Countries (LMMC), National Policy on Biological Diversity, Policy, Research and Development (R&D) & Zoonotic
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Mohd Abdul Muin Bin Md Akil (Mr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Amphibians, Birds, Reptiles, Snakes,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Evolution, Genetics, Molecular, Protected Areas, Climate Change & Invasive Alien Species
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Mohd Zulfadli Bin Mohd Arshad (Mr.)
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
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Rodents (Taxonomy), Reptiles,
Molecular, Biodiversity & Science
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Norhayati Binti Ahmad (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Frogs and Toads, Snakes, Amphibians, Reptiles,
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Teo Eng Wah (Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Reptiles, Amphibians,
Invasive Alien Species
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PM - Peninsular Malaysia; SBH - Sabah; SWK - Sarawak; SEA - Southeast Asia; W - World;
References
Article
- Brazaitis, P. & Abene, J. (2008). A History of Crocodilian Science at the BronxZoo, Wildlife Conservation Society. Herpetological Review 39 (2), 135-148
Book
- Looking at Loagan - A Journey Into Loagan Bunut National Park, Sarawak, 2006. Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. pp. 75.
- Cox, M.J., Van Dijk, P.P., Nabhitabhata, J. & Kumthorn, T. (2010). A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand. New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd. pp. 144.
- Das, I. (2010). A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia. New Holland Publishers (UK), England. pp. 369.
Chapter in book
- Das, I. & Norsham, S.Y. (2007). Status of Knowledge of The Malaysia Herpetofauna. In Chua, L.S.L., Kirton, L.G. & Saw, L.G. (Eds.), Status of Biological Diversity in Malaysia and Threat Assessment of Plant Species in Malaysia: Proceedings of the Seminar and Workshop, 28-30 June 2005. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). pp. 31-81.
Legislation
- Akta Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar 2010 (2010) — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
- Akta Perdagangan Antarabangsa Mengenai Species Terancam 2008 (2008) — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
- International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 (2008) — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
- Wild Life Protection Protection Ordinace, 1998
- Wildlife Conservation Act (2010). Laws of Malaysia Act 716 — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
Online
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Retrieved April 13, 2016, from http://www.gbif.org
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved November 30, 2016, from http://www.iucnredlist.org
- Uetz, P., Freed, P. & Hosek, J.The Reptile Database. Retrieved April 25, 2017, from http://www.reptile-database.org
Pamphlet/Brochure
- Identification Sheets for Wildlife Species Traded in Southeast Asia (2008) — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
Unpublish
- Checklist of Biodiversity of Setiu (2019)
Related by Family
Acknowledgements :- Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Ajla Rafidah Baharom, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Ms. Noor Amira Aini Binti Noor Anwar, Ms. Norazah Binti Norddin, Ms. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin
Photo credit :- Tan Kok Kiat
Species Citation :- Tomistoma schlegelii. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/21666. [Retrieved 29 March 2023].
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