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Teluk Kalung, Malaysia Invertebrates The Sungei Chukai has a high diversity of invertebrates with at least
21 species of mollusc and 12 species of crustaceans recorded. Of
the latter Fiddler Crabs (Uca spp.) are common in the mangroves both
Macrobranchium rosenbergii and the crab Scylla serrata are of commercial
importance (Khoon et al.1984, Rahman & de Siva 1983). Although there have been numerous surveys of the estuarine and marine invertebrates around the site, terrestrial invertebrate populations are virtually unstudied. There are however casual observations by company employees and site visitors that indicate the value of further more detailed studies. Dragonflies are very numerous around the settling lagoons on the
main works site. Most of these insects have not as yet been specifically
identified although Cropcuthemis servilla and Ischnura
senegalensis are known to be present together with Lestes spp., Ictinogomphus spp.
Orthetrum spp. and Neurothemis spp. |
