Table 4 Density of gibbons based on fig tree density (adapted from Mather, 1992) with an estimated sustainable group size and number of groups that can be supported on Mintin Island.
From: Wildlife reintroduction: considerations of habitat quality at the release site
Site | Figs/ha | Group Size | Groups/km2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sepilok, Sabah | 0 | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Tanjung Puting, Kalimantan | 1.0 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
Siberut, Mentawi Islands | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.7 |
Sungai Sakam, West Malaysia | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
Danum, Sabah | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.5 |
Mintin Island, Kalimantan | 3.0 | 1.5 – 3.5 (estimated) | 2.5 – 4.5 (estimated) |
Pasoh, West Malaysia | 4.0 | 2.1 | 4.0 |
Barito Ulu, Kalimantan | 6.0 | 3.6 | 2.8 |
Kutai, East Kalimantan | 6.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 |
Kuala Lompat, West Malaysia | 8.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Ketambe, North Sumatera | 27.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 |