Native Animals
Trogonoptera brookiana
Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2018
Taxonomy
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Genus
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Specific Epithetbrookiana (Wallace, 1855)
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Infraspecific
- subsp. albescens
- subsp. brookiana
- subsp. trogon
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Synonym
- Troides brookiana (Wallace, 1855)
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Common Name
- Raja Brooke's Birdwing (English)
- Rajah Brooke (English)
- Rajah Brooke's Birdwing (English)
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ResidentialNative
Gallery 7 records
Description
Trogonoptera brookiana or more commonly known as Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing, is a type of butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. Its wingspan is measured around 25-28 cm. Its head is bright red with black and red markings on the body. For male, the forewings consist of seven tooth-shaped electric-green markings on its black wings. Meanwhile, the female has browner wings, white flashes at the tips of the forewing and at the base of the hindwing (Parry, 2020). This butterfly is named by a naturalist, Alfred Russel Wallace in 1855, after Sir James Brooke, the Rajah of Sarawak. It is distributed in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar (Böhm, 2018).
Habitats
| No | Description | Suitability | Seasonality |
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| 1 |
Forest → Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland Forest
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Suitable | Unknown |
| 2 |
Forest → Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane Forest
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Suitable | Unknown |
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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| 2018 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Least Concern (LC)
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3.1 |
Relationship
Location
by State Location
- Kedah 2
- Pahang 1
- Sabah 1
Based on publications, specimens, and images
Specimen
| Collection Center | Dried | Live | Slide | Wet | Total | |
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Biodiversity Experts
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Ahmad Firdaus Mohd Salleh (Mr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Insects,
Medical, Entomology & Parasitology
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Aishah Hani Azil (Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Insects, Mosquitoes,
Biodiversity, Medical & Science
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Amal Ghazali Nasron (Mr.)
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
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Mammals, Insects,
Biodiversity, Conservation & Forest
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Azidah Abdul Aziz (Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Insects (Taxonomy),
Biodiversity
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Insects,
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Bakhtiar Effendi Yahya (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
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Insects (Taxonomy),
Taxonomy
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Chey Vun Khen (Dr.)
Sabah Forestry Department
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Insects,
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Insects,
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Fatimah Abang (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
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Insects, Butterflies and Moths,
Biodiversity & Marine & Coastal
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Heo Chong Chin (Dr.)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
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Insects,
Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Medical & Science
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Idris Bin Abd. Ghani (Prof.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Insects,
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Khaironizam Md Zain (Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Fishes, Insects,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems & Science
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Liew Thor Seng (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
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Insects, Molluscs,
Biodiversity, Data Analysis, Conservation, Ecosystems, Evolution & Genetics
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Maryati Mohamed (Prof. Datin Dr.)
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
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Insects,
Biodiversity & Conservation
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Mohd Sofian Azirun (Prof. Dato' Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Insects (Ecology),
Biodiversity & Science
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Nada Badruddin (Dr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Insects (Ecology),
Protected Areas
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Ng Yong Foo (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Insects,
Invasive Alien Species
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Nivaarani Arumugam (Ms.)
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
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Insects,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems & Forest
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Noor Azrizal Bin Abdul Wahid (Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Insects,
Molecular, Systematics, Evolution, Parasitology & Entomology
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Norela Sulaiman (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Insects (Taxonomy),
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Nur Zati Akma Mustafa (Mrs.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Insects (Ecology),
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Nurul Ashikin Abdullah (Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Insects, Ants,
Biodiversity
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Ong Su Ping (Ms.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Insects (Ecology),
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Phon Chooi Khim (Dr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Insects (Ecology),
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Raja Muhammad Zuha (Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Insects,
Biodiversity, Education, Taxonomy, Science & Law and Policy
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Rosli Hashim (Prof. Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Birds (Ecology), Mammals (Ecology), Spiders, Insects,
Biodiversity & Protected Areas
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Insects,
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Shawn Cheng (Dr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Insects,
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Suhaila Abd Hamid (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Insects, Insects (Taxonomy), Insects (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems & Water
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Sze Huei Yek (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
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Ants, Insects, Mosquitoes,
Biodiversity, Ecology, Entomology & Evolution
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Tan Li Peng (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
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Arachnids, Insects,
Agriculture, Biodiversity & Forest
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Veronica Khoo Swee Imm (Ms.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Insects (Taxonomy),
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Wahizatul Afzan Azmi (Assoc. Prof.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Insects (Ecology),
Biodiversity
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Wee Suk Ling (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Insects (Ecology),
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PM - Peninsular Malaysia; SBH - Sabah; SWK - Sarawak; SEA - Southeast Asia; W - World;
References
Article
- Chung, A.Y.C., Chew, S.K.F., Majapun, R. & Nilus, R. (2013). Insect diversity of Bukit Hampuan Forest Reserve, Sabah, Malaysia. Journal of Threatened Taxa 5 (10), 4461-4473. https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o3243.4461-73
- Chung, A.Y.C., Japir, R., Dg. Fazrinah, A.D., John, L.Y., Yahya, B.E. & Rahman, H. (2019). Insect diversity of Sg. Rawog Conservation Area in Segaliud Lokan Forest Feserve, Sabah. Paper presented at the Seminar on Sg. Rawog Conservation Area Scientific Expedition, Le Meridien, Kota Kinabalu. , 11
- Phon, C.K. & Kirton, L.G. (2009). Conservation of the Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing, one of Malaysia’s Natural Wonders. Conservation Malaysia (10), 2-3
Book
- Malaysian Naturalist, Volume 74, Issue/No. 4, 2021. Malaysian Nature Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 311.
- Abd. Latif, M., Mohti, A., Samsudin, M. & Parlan, I. (2020). Malaysia's Tropical Rainforests - Splendour To Behold. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 212.
- Abdul Rahman, A.R., Mohd Nasir, A.H., Mohamed Zin, Y., Richard, A.M. & Latiff, A. (2013). Banjaran Bintang Gunung Inas, Kedah: Pengurusan Hutan, Persekitaran Fizikal dan Kepelbagaian Biologi. Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 245.
- Abdul Rahman, A.R., Mohd Nasir, A.H., Ahmad Fadzil, A.M., Richard, A.M. & Latiff, A. (2014). Hutan Gunung Besar Hantu, Negeri Sembilan: Pengurusan Hutan, Persekitaran Fizikal dan Kepelbagaian Biologi. Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 254.
- Abdul Rahman, A.R., Koh, H.L., Muhamad, A., Wan Yusof, W.K. & Latiff, A. (2011). Hutan Simpan Melaka: Pengurusan Hutan, Persekitaran Fizikal, Kepelbagaian Biologi dan Socio-ekonomi. Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 315.
- Corbet, A.S. & Pendlebury, H.M. (1993). The Butterflies of the Malay Peninsula. Malaysian Nature Society, Malaysia. pp. 597.
- Hazebroek, H.P., Adlin, T.Z. & Sinun, W. (2011). Danum Valley: The Rain Forest. Natural History Publications (Borneo), Malaysia. pp. 615.
- Kirton, L.G. (2014). A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. John Beaufoy Publishing, England. pp. 176.
- Latiff, A., Maimon, A., Norhayati, A. & Jumaat, H.A. (2009). Bukit Fraser: Crown of the Titiwangsa Range. Penerbitan Pusat Penyelidikan Bukit Fraser, UKM, Bangi, Malaysia.
- Praveena, B.K. & Maria Arlene, J.A.S. (2013). Compendium of Facts and Figures. 2nd Edition. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia. pp. 161.
- Razani, U., Koh, H.L., Nik Mohd. Shah, N.M., Damanhuri, A. & Latiff, A. (2010). Hutan Simpan Bintang Hijau, Perak: Pengurusan Hutan, Persekitaran Fizikal dan Kepelbagaian Biologi. Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 281.
- Razani, U., Koh, H.L., Abdul Rahman, A.R., Yahaya, M., Mohd. Rahim, R., Norhayati, A. & Latiff, A. (2009). Hutan Simpan Panti, Johor: Pengurusan Hutan, Persekitaran Fizikal dan Kepelbagaian Biologi. Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 284.
- Samsudin, M., Fletcher, C., Mohti, A., Parlan, I. & Harun, I. (2015). Grandeur Of The Tropical Rainforest In Peninsular Malaysia. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) & Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia (NRE), Malaysia. pp. 204.
- Geoforest Parks: Hanging Gardens of Langkawi, 2005. Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 117.
Chapter in book
- Chey, V.K. (2007). Research on the Diversity of Moths and Butterflies in Malaysia and Their Use as Biodiversity Indicators. 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. 129-136.
Legislation
Newsletter
- Ida Suraini, A.S. & Nik Zanariah, N.M. (2008, June). FRIM in FOCUS. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). Retrived November 18, 2015, from https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/143
Online
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved November 30, 2016, from http://www.iucnredlist.org
- The Insect King of the Forest: Rajah Brooke's Birdwing. Retrieved November 26, 2020, from https://www.1stopborneo.org/news/2020/11/25/the-insect-king-of-the-forest-rajah-brookes-birdwing — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
Tool Kit
- Japir, R., Dg. Fazrinah, A.D. & Chung, A.Y.C. (2022). Butterflies of Sabah
- Japir, R., Momin, B., John, L.Y. & Chung, A.Y.C. (2020). Insect Diversity of Sg. Serudong Forest Reserve, Sabah. 4th International Symposium on Insects Conferrence
Publications
Related by Genus
Acknowledgements :- Mr. Abdul Razak Mohd Nor Rasid, Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Ajla Rafidah Baharom, Ms. Amirah Hasanah Binti Mazlan, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Dr. Farizawati Sabri, Mr. Mohamad Firdaus Bin Mohamad Ridzwan, Mrs. Nur Hazwanie Binti Abd Halim, Ms. Nurfadzilah Bt Azmi, Ms. Nursyafiqa Madzlen, Ms. Nurul Athirah Liyana Bt Abdul Rashid, Dr. Phon Chooi Khim, Mrs. Siti Jumiah Binti Abdul Razak, Ms. Siti Zuliana Ahmad, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat, Ms. Wan Nurul ‘ain Binti Wan Mohd Nor, Mrs. Yasmin Syazwani Binti Mohammed & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin
Photo credit :- GC Gan, Jeff Lin, Laurence Kirton, Muhammad Al Zahri, Phon Chooi Khim & Yasser Arifin
Species Citation :- Trogonoptera brookiana. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/35204. [Retrieved 21 March 2023].
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